For nearly a decade, Jason Licht has steered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a quiet consistency that often escapes headlines. While splashy signings and high-profile quarterbacks draw attention, Licht has built a foundation that’s turned Tampa Bay into one of the NFL’s most stable franchises.

When conversations surface about the NFL’s best general managers, names like Howie Roseman, Brett Veach, and others typically dominate the discussion.
Yet, Jason Licht has quietly authored one of the league’s most impressive résumés since taking over in Tampa Bay in 2014.