Tom Moore Retired
January 8th, 2026
Retired.
Iconic offensive coach Tom Moore said he wants to coach until he dies.
Thankfully, he’s still alive at 87 years old, but he did quit coaching.
A report from Moore biographer Rick Stroud today made the move public. It seems Moore’s wife’s illness has him wanting to be at home full-time.
In November, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said Moore missed three weeks to be at home and his absence was hurtful.
” … He brings so much knowledge to all the coaches and this organization with all the things he tells us and tries to [instill] in us. He’s such a valuable piece, we can’t do too much without him,” Bowles said of Moore.
Unfortunately, the Bucs kept losing.
Moore, a mentor of Bucco Bruce Arians, arrived in Tampa with the Arians regime as a senior consultant.
January 8th, 2026 at 12:31 pm
Loved watching Vita’s IG stories with Tom
January 8th, 2026 at 12:32 pm
Thank you for your all you did for the organization. I envy his work ethic especially with his age. Enjoy retirement.
January 8th, 2026 at 12:32 pm
Tom Moore heard Bowles was staying and said “I’m outraged here.” I don’t want this hack of a coach to tarnish my legacy.
January 8th, 2026 at 12:32 pm
HE KNOWS WHAT COMING THATS WHY SAME CRAP
January 8th, 2026 at 12:32 pm
Enjoy retirement Tom, you sure have earned it !!!
January 8th, 2026 at 12:33 pm
Rest well Tom and thanks for all the years!
January 8th, 2026 at 12:33 pm
Thanks to Todd. Hopefully Evan’s will stay. David is probably next. SMH
January 8th, 2026 at 12:35 pm
Fire Thomas McGaughey.
January 8th, 2026 at 12:37 pm
Joe during the 3 weeks Moore took off was that when Todd told the captain’s of the team to fix their problems?
January 8th, 2026 at 12:40 pm
Yep. Bwelos stayed, so Tom said “I’m outta here.”
January 8th, 2026 at 12:41 pm
Escape from the Yuccaneers.
January 8th, 2026 at 12:44 pm
I want the HC gone as much as anyone, but this has nothing to do with that. His wife is ill and he missed a bunch of weeks this year because of it.
January 8th, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Here’s hoping Coach Moore and his wife the best of health and many blessings in their walk together. 62 years is a long time, as a married couple and coaching. I’d say Coach Moore has won in life.
January 8th, 2026 at 12:49 pm
Damn, the best coach just left the team. Enjoy retirement!
January 8th, 2026 at 12:52 pm
He saw the writing on the wall and wanted to get the f outta there before Bowles sinks the ship completely next season.
January 8th, 2026 at 12:52 pm
With the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select…
January 8th, 2026 at 12:52 pm
#54 is next
January 8th, 2026 at 12:57 pm
They finally fired McGaughey!
January 8th, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Thank you Tom!
What a career. Thanks for all you’ve done. Imagine all the lives he touched
January 8th, 2026 at 1:02 pm
One of a kind!!!!!
Thx Sir!!
January 8th, 2026 at 1:03 pm
Moore going to be head Coach of Falcons 🤪🤪
January 8th, 2026 at 1:08 pm
I hope he enjoys retirement and his time with his wife. God speed sir.
January 8th, 2026 at 1:08 pm
Come on people with all the negativity, I know many are ticked off with Bowles staying but isn’t the moment. Let’s see Moore off to a very good retirement. My dad just died at 87 and it’s good to see Moore made it to that age and still was able to get up and coach pro football. Kudos to Moore, happy retirement
January 8th, 2026 at 1:09 pm
Zwak Says:
With the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select…
^^^^^
2027. I get you … you’re probably not wrong.
I don’t see more than 3 wins on the schedule. Obviously the Bucs don’t have any pride, so might as well drop those games and go for #1.
You might be able to trade down and get a mountain of picks after Arch shows out. The grandson of the 2nd best Saints QB won’t want to be a Buc and we won’t him.
January 8th, 2026 at 1:13 pm
I hope he has an enjoyable retirement and his wife’s health improves. They deserve the best life has to offer now. He has done so much for the Bucs and his wife supported it all. ❤️❤️
January 8th, 2026 at 1:16 pm
Coach Tom Moore retiring really hits—feels like he’s been on NFL sidelines forever. From watching him as a kid with the Steelers to now, that’s a respectable, well-earned career—nothing but respect for a true football lifer.
January 8th, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Nothing but my best wishes for Coach Moore. His leaving, with all that knowledge, is gonna hurt.
January 8th, 2026 at 1:27 pm
“Coach Moore, we notice you don’t give any practice reps to Peyton’s backup’
(Tom) “If #18 goes down we’re f**led. And we don’t practice f**ked”
January 8th, 2026 at 1:31 pm
Bowles gets rid of another!!!!
January 8th, 2026 at 1:38 pm
Tom got tired of telling Todd the same things over and over.
January 8th, 2026 at 1:39 pm
” … He brings so much knowledge to all the coaches and this organization with all the things he tells us and tries to [instill] in us. He’s such a valuable piece, we can’t do too much without him,” Bowles said of Moore.
^^^^^
Just carefully read those words.
“TRIES to instill”
“we can’t do too much without him”
What more do you need to know ?
January 8th, 2026 at 1:46 pm
Thanks Coach Moore for everything Tampa and you’re many contributions to the game. I hope you get to enjoy the cigar bar more often now!
January 8th, 2026 at 2:09 pm
He be like, “Mannnn, Get ME The Hell Outta THIS MESS.” Train-wreck. Total DISASTER.
January 8th, 2026 at 2:20 pm
NFL, Please put Mr.Moore in the Hall of Fame, this Year! Make it an exception just this once that this Gentleman, gets in before He passes away! CONGRATULATIONS COACH! What a OUTSTANDING CAREER! We ALL should SULUTE YOU SIR!!!! Hey Joe, if You have any influence in the HOF, please make this happen!!! Thank You! Let’s Go Bucs!!!!
January 8th, 2026 at 2:24 pm
HeavyE – Yes, agreed, And Gene too.
January 8th, 2026 at 2:30 pm
At his age, no time to waste. Spend it on people who give a spit.
January 8th, 2026 at 2:40 pm
We will miss you tom! Thanks for all you have done to contribute to this organization. May your wife’s health get better. GBU!!
January 8th, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Thank you Tom. Enjoy life.
January 8th, 2026 at 3:53 pm
A Legend. Irreplaceable. God Bless you coach and your family.
January 8th, 2026 at 4:26 pm
Oh , they did not fire Moore ! He just was given an unexpected retirement party !🤦♂️
January 8th, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Good luck Coach Moore.
January 8th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Best of luck to you, Tom.
May you and your wife and family be blessed with fair winds and following seas.
January 8th, 2026 at 8:52 pm
Best coach on the team!
January 9th, 2026 at 7:31 am
Congrats on your retirement Sir! Gonna miss seeing you on the sideline for sure.
Go Bucs!