Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles Shares a Decade-Long Bond With His Second Wife Taneka Bowles, a Successful Businesswoman!

Taneka as Todd’s Biggest Supporter

December 2, 2026

This article was last updated by Aditi Rai on December 2, 2026

Todd Bowles, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is currently married to his second wife, Taneka Bowles. He was previously married to his first wife, Jill Jenkins.

Bowles, born on November 18, 1963, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, began his NFL career when he signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 1986.

After competing for a spot and ultimately securing the starting free safety job in 1987, he went on to play a key role in the Redskins’ Super Bowl XXII victory.

Despite being a regular starter, Bowles was left unprotected by the Redskins during “Plan B” free agency in 1989 but eventually re-signed and continued as a starter through the 1990 season.

After retiring as a player, he joined the Green Bay Packers player personnel staff under Ron Wolf in 1995 and 1996.

On March 30, 2026, the Buccaneers named him head coach for five years after Bruce Arians transitioned to a senior football consultant position.

Couple of Over a Decade, Todd Bowles and His Current Wife, Taneka Bowles, Have a Son!

Todd Bowles is currently married to his second wife, Taneka Bowles. Born in San Francisco, California, in 1976, Taneka, is 50 years old.

Taneka Bowles is the founder and of the Tampa Bay Fashion Experience, a company that organizes community-focused fashion events and runway shows in the Tampa Bay area.

Through her work, she has made valuable contributions to the local fashion industry.

In addition to her events, she owns a fashion sporting brand called Beyond the Bleacherz, founded in 2026, which designs customized activewear.

Beyond her passion for fashion, Taneka is deeply in raising awareness and support for autism and mental health issues.

She actively works to remove stigmas surrounding mental health disorders, showing her dedication to social causes.

New Bucs head coach Todd Bowles with his wife Taneka and sons Troy and Tyson. His oldest son Todd Bowles Jr. is at Rutgers and couldn’t be there for today’s news conference.

— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN)

Todd and Taneka reportedly first met in 2007 through mutual friends and gradually built a strong relationship.

The couple welcomed their son, Tyson Bowles, in 2011 and tied the knot in 2012. Tyson is currently a at Tampa Preparatory School.

Over the years, the Bowles family has maintained a private but strong bond.

Todd Bowles and His First Wife, Jill Jenkins, Had a Short-Lived Marriage of 8 Years!

Before marrying Taneka, Todd Bowles married Jill Jenkins in 2000. Their marriage lasted eight years before they split in 2008.

However, the reason behind Todd and Jenkins’s failed marriage remains undisclosed.

The couple raised two children: , now a linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs, and , a defensive back for the LIU Sharks football team.

Tragically, Jill on February 19, 2017, at the age of 50, in Bowie, Maryland. Todd also has a stepdaughter, Sydni Russell, from his previous marriage.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• His mother, Joan Bowles, succumbed to cancer in 2009.

• Todd attended Elizabeth High School and played college football as a cornerback at Temple University, graduating in 1985.

• In May 2026, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Youth and Community Development from Mount St. Mary’s University.

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