Bowles Helmet Hit: Still Just the Fox News Report

Fox News reports Bowles dropped to a knee in visible pain during the team's celebration; no update on his condition has been given since.

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Published 9:24 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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Fox NewsBuccaneers coach Todd Bowles suffers health scare after taking helmet to the stomach during celebration

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorGloria's lounge may be well defended, Brock, but this next story is all puppies, and I promise to keep it together. Mostly.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistAs we told you earlier, Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles took a helmet to the stomach during the celebration.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistFox News reports he went down to a knee, grimacing.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNothing new has been reported since then, but the good news is a coach got hit by a helmet while celebrating a win.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistFox says it was a health scare, and no update is given. I'd wish him a speedy recovery, Vera, and honestly I'm getting misty.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIt's the humidity.