Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is set to undergo open-heart surgery, with the procedure scheduled for February 6, 2026.
He told USA Today that he will have the surgery on that date and plans to watch the upcoming Super Bowl from his hospital room.
The news broke through several NFL outlets. ProFootballTalk also reported the news, citing Arians’ appearance on the TODAY Show. Sportskeeda Pro Football added that the surgery would take place in Philadelphia.
Arians’ health has been a topic of interest, especially given his past battle with prostate cancer in 2007. Fans have flooded social media with messages of support, sharing prayers and well-wishes for his recovery.‚
Arians is preparing for the surgery, and his fans are rallying around him during this challenging time.
Arians concluded his three-year tenure as Buccaneers head coach with a 31-18 record (.633). That makes him the winningest coach in franchise history. His time in Tampa Bay culminated in a Super Bowl victory in 2020, earning him a place in the team’s Ring of Honor. Arians has remained involved with the Buccaneers as an unofficial front office consultant since stepping down for health reasons in 2022, when he was succeeded by Todd Bowles.
Here’s the full segment on the TODAY Show. 👇
We send our healing vibes to Coach Arians. You got this!
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