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.

The former Texas, Louisville and South Florida coach is heading back to the NFL for the first time since 2021 under Urban Meyer.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Charlie Strong as their new defensive line coach, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Wednesday. Strong is replacing Kacy Rodgers, who left for the same role with the Detroit Lions.