Charlie Strong is making his way back to the big leagues. After spending the 2023 season as an analyst at Alabama, the former Texas Longhorns and Louisville Cardinals head coach has secured a role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added a notable former college head coach to their staff. Charlie Strong has agreed to a deal to become the new defensive