The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed a new defensive line coach after the departure of Kacy Rodgers to the Detroit Lions, and now, they officially have one — and he's familiar with the Tampa Bay area. NFL reporter Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday that the Buccaneers are hiring Charlie Strong to replace Rodgers as the team's defensive line coach.

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The Buccaneers have picked up a new defensive line coach. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Charlie Strong is joining the club in that position. Strong, 64, was most recently a defensive analyst with Alabama in 2023.

The Bucs have hired a new defensive line coach and it’s someone that is familiar with Tampa. Ian Rapoport from the NFL network is has reported that the Bucs are going to hire Charlie Strong to be their next defensive line coach after Kacy Rodgers departed take the same job with the Lions.