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26:56Lavonte David Talks Retirement, Career, And Football
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5:13Lavonte David Retires After 14 Season In The NFL
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0:28Breaking: Lavonte David Retires After 14 Season In The NFL
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9:36NFC South Offseason Grades and Biggest Remaining Needs
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0:31Pete Prisco Loves The Buccaneers Signing Alex Anzalone
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6:03Watson, Davis, And Anzalone All Join New Teams In Free Agency
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1:03Jonathan Jones: Appears Evans' Career In Tampa Bay Is Over
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9:29NFC South Top Free Agent Targets
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19:13NFL Franchise Tag And Free Agency News Ahead Of The Tag Deadline
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1:45Mike Evans Entering Free Agency After 12 Seasons With The Buccaneers
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18:51Biggest Draft Stock Risers And Fallers From NFL Combine
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1:19Post-Combine Mock Draft: Buccaneers Select TE Kenyon Sadiq 15th Overall
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9:25Top Landing Spots For Veteran RB Aaron Jones
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0:49How Buccaneers WR Room Would Look If Mike Evans Moved On
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0:45Tag Or No Tag: Mike Evans
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9:55NFC South Offseason Needs
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1:54Long Shot To Win Super Bowl Next Season
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1:49Needs Mock Draft: NFC South
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| Regular Season | 114 | 3.5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Top Lavonte David News
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Lavonte David: Opts for retirement
The Buccaneers announced David's retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.
A second-round pick in 2012, David was a model of consistency over 14 seasons in Tampa Bay, missing only 14 games and reaching the 100-tackle threshold 12 times while being named an All-Pro on three occasions. His overall contributions are Hall of Fame-worthy, but he'll have to wait the minimum five years before such an honor will be under consideration.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Tampa or bust
David (knee), through his agent, has relayed that he will either play for the Buccaneers in 2026 or retire, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
David recently underwent surgery to clean up his knee and is debating retirement. If he does decide to play in 2026, it will only be for the organization that selected him in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. David is expected to make a decision on his future soon.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Another productive season in '25
David recorded 114 tackles (61 solo), including 3.5 sacks, three passes defensed, including one interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 games during the 2025 season.
David played 17 games for the third time in the last four seasons, once again serving as the iron man of the Buccaneers' defense in his age-35 season. The standout linebacker recorded at least nine tackles on six occasions, and he posted multiple sacks and forced fumbles for the second consecutive campaign while eclipsing the 100-tackle mark for the fourth straight season as well. David played the 2025 season on a one-year, $9 million deal, and it remains to be seen if he and the team will come to terms on extending their working relationship for a 15th season.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Resting Wednesday
David (rest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
David is not listed with the knee injury he overcame before the Week 16 Sunday loss to the Panthers, but the veteran linebacker had an easier day as he rests for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. The 35-year-old will likely upgrade to a full participant by Friday, but regardless of his Week 17 practice status, he will probably suit up for Sunday's game barring any sudden injury.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Logs double-digit tackles in loss
David posted 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Tampa Bay's loss versus the Panthers on Sunday.
David was dominant in the loss, leading the Buccaneers in tackles in addition to recording one of the team's two sacks of Bryce Young. The 35-year-old continues to have a strong season, as he's now compiled 105 tackles (54 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and an interception across 15 games played.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Logs limited practice
David (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
David couldn't practice Wednesday, but he appears to be trending further in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The veteran linebacker has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in three consecutive contests. He'll have one more chance to upgrade to full practice reps Friday.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Cleared after limited practice
David (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
David practiced in limited fashion Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday. He avoided an injury designation despite the light practice participation and is likely to handle another heavy workload in Sunday's battle for first place in the NFC South after playing every defensive snap in each of the previous three games.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Slowed by knee injury
David (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
David had a big impact in Tampa Bay's Week 15 loss to the Falcons, though the fact that he was sidelined nearly a week later is concerning. His status for Sunday's pivotal divisional matchup against the Panthers is unclear.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 233 lbs |
| Birthplace: Miami, FL |
| Age: 36 |
| School: Nebraska |
| Experience: 15 |