Netflix has officially dropped “The Underdog,” the long-awaited sports documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and career of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians. The film became available for streaming today, and fans are already praising it as one of the most inspiring football documentaries in recent memory.
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Rachel Dunbar, “The Underdog” traces Arians’ journey from his blue-collar roots in Pennsylvania to his Super Bowl triumph with the Buccaneers in 2021. The documentary features never-before-seen footage, exclusive interviews with NFL legends like Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald, and Patrick Mahomes, and an in-depth look at Arians’ legacy as a trailblazer in football — particularly for his inclusive coaching staff and advocacy for diversity in the NFL.
Netflix teased the release for months, and the buzz intensified after clips of Arians’ fiery locker room speeches and candid interviews began circulating online. The documentary also delves into his health struggles, retirement, and transition into an executive role with the Bucs, highlighting both his resilience and his philosophy of “no risk-it, no biscuit.”
Arians, known for his bold personality and groundbreaking leadership, has already responded to the release on social media:
“Never thought I’d see my story told like this. Honored. Humbled. Hope it inspires a few more underdogs out there.”
“The Underdog” is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
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