“So proud of this MAN!” Todd Bowles‘ wife, Taneka Bowles once said. Indeed, it depicts her deep regard and love for her NFL husband. With the strong backing of his wife, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach has continued to add accolades to his list.  Just like his impact on the field, his personal life story is also as much influential.

Todd’s successful NFL trajectory is incomplete without acknowledging Taneka’s significant impact on his career. Standing with him as his rock-solid support, Mrs. Bowles has helped him overcome obstacles in his personal and professional life to emerge stronger.

Who is Taneka Bowles?

Despite being the biggest cheerleader to her husband and son, Taneka is resolutely focused on her own career. Born in 1976 in San Francisco, California, Taneka is the founder and CEO of the fashion company, Tampa Bay Fashion Experience.

Fashionista Bowles’ company often hosts community-focused events and runway shows featuring models. Undoubtedly, she has exceptionally made significant contributions to the Tampa Bay fashion industry. Apart from that, she is also the owner of a fashion sporting clothing brand, ‘Beyond the Bleacherz’, which was founded in 2021 and designs customized activewear.

Besides her interest in fashion, she works to raise awareness and support for autism. Todd Bowles’s wife strives to remove the stigma related to mental health disorders. There’s very little information about her early life and education, but she often stays in the spotlight due to her NFL husband.

Clearly, her NFL  partner has been a huge supporter of her business ventures. Since they exchanged their forever vows in 2012, the power couple has always remained at each other’s side.

How did Todd and Taneka Bowles meet?

Todd and Taneka Bowles have had a great relationship for more than a decade. Allegedly, they both first came across through mutual friends. Later, their love was nurtured, and after dating for years,  they chose to become lifetime partners. Many social media posts are enough to demonstrate their close bond and strong relationships. Clearly, their common interests and beautiful collaboration have been the key elements of their relationship.

Taneka never shies away from expressing her love for Buccaneer’s head coach. From his game-day win to their personal life milestones, she often adores Tod on every occasion. Besides this, she never forgets to express her thanks to him.

A few months back in December 2023, she took to her official Instagram account to express her love for Todd Bowles. Along with giving sweet insights into their relationship by posting a lovely snap, she gave a cheeky caption to her post. “This pic speaks volumes! So proud of this MAN! This decades long journey has been riddled with rough terrain BUT have to spotlight the moments that make it all worth it,” she mentioned in her post.

Not only this, she is often seen cheering for him by the stands during Buccaneer’s game day. Two years back in 2022 when Todd Bowles joined the Tampa Bay as a head coach, she expressed her exhilaration at the moment through an IG post. On March 31, 2022, she took to her IG handle, sharing a wonderful picture of them together. “Couldn’t be prouder of my guy! Ladies and Gentlemen— I give you the New Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!!!!!!!! ” her post caption read.

Such instances showcased their mutual love and chemistry. The couple are also parents to their 3 children.

How many children do Todd Bowles and Taneka Bowles have?

Todd and Taneka were blessed with their first son Tyson Bowles in 2011. However, the couple faced many challenges with their son’s health. Tyson was diagnosed with autism when he was just two years old. At the time, they weren’t even sure if he would ever talk. Amidst this, Todd’s family had to settle in New York after he got an offer for a head coach position from the New York Jets. And, this move turned graceful for the couple, as Tyson even began talking in a different environment.

During an interview, Taneka expressed her feelings. “I am blessed that God changed our geography. In that, it changed my mindset. You know, you are in a different environment, and you are open now.”

Not only did the couple face Tyson’s health challenges together, but Taneka also accepted Todd’s other two sons, Todd Jr. and Troy, from his first marriage to Jill Jenkins which lasted from 2000 to 2008. Well, not just 3 sons, Todd Bowles also has a stepdaughter from his previous marriage, Sydni Russel. Together, they make a beautiful family, always ready to support and cherish each other.