Beloved Super Bowl Winning Coach to Undergo Open Heart Surgery

Former Pennsylvania football star Bruce Arians will have the procedure on February 6th.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:55pm

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Bruce Arians, the 73-year-old head coach who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl LV victory, is scheduled to undergo open heart surgery on February 6th. Arians was born in Paterson, New Jersey but grew up in York, Pennsylvania, where he played quarterback at York High School before continuing his football career at Virginia Tech.

Why it matters

Arians is a beloved figure in the NFL coaching community, having won a Super Bowl title in 2021 with the Buccaneers. His upcoming surgery has raised concerns among fans and the league about his health and future coaching prospects.

The details

Arians, who is 73 years old, will have the open heart surgery procedure on February 6th. The specific details of the surgery and Arians' medical condition have not been publicly disclosed.

  • Arians is scheduled to undergo open heart surgery on February 6, 2026.

The players

Bruce Arians

The 73-year-old head coach who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl LV victory in 2021.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The NFL team that Arians coached to a Super Bowl championship in 2021.

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What’s next

Arians' surgery on February 6th will determine the next steps for his coaching future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The takeaway

This story highlights the health challenges that even successful and accomplished coaches can face, and the uncertainty that can come with major medical procedures at an advanced age.