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Standout performance in win David supplied 12 tackles (eight solo), including 1.5 sacks, and was credited with three total quarterback hits in the Buccaneers' 40-17 over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact David comfortably led the Buccaneers on stops on the afternoon with a figure that was also his highest since the divisional-round loss to the Lions in January. The veteran linebacker is turning in top-notch play down the stretch, as he's recorded at least eight tackles in five of the last seven contests. David's 1.5 sacks also pushed his season total to 5.5, his best mark since way back in the 2013 season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David & Jalen McMillan on Victory vs. LAC | Press Conference Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan & LB Lavonte David as they speak to the media following the Bucs' 40-17 victory against the...

5 DAYS AGO • BUCCANEERS.COM

Lavonte David Sacks Justin Herbert | Bucs vs. Chargers Highlights Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for an 11-yard loss.

6 DAYS AGO • BUCCANEERS.COM

Lavonte David still leads Bucs near end of Hall of Fame-worthy career The 34-year-old linebacker is using his passion and playmaking ability in an effort to lead an injury-riddled defense to the postseason.

DECEMBER 14 • TAMPABAY.COM

Baker Mayfield, high-flying Bucs visit Chargers in matchup of teams with winning records

The Los Angeles Chargers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in a showdown of contenders looking to strengthen their playoff positioning

DECEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lavonte David Ages in Reverse | Brianna's Blitz Lavonte David led the Buccaneers’ defense against the Raiders with a sack and a fumble recovery; at 34, David continues to defy age stereoty...

DECEMBER 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Has another solid game Sunday David recorded seven tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.

Impact The fumble recovery was his first of the year, but David posted seven-plus tackles for the 10th time this season Sunday. Going into Week 15, he's eight stops away from his 11th professional campaign with at least 100 total tackles.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mayfield says streaking Bucs will have to play even better down the stretch to return to playoffs

Baker Mayfield already has matched his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games to climb back to the top of the NFC...

DECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen McMillan & Lavonte David On Victory vs. Vegas | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Tykee Smith, WR Jalen McMillan, T Tristan Wirfs, LB Lavonte David, S Kaevon Merriweather and WR Sterling Sh...

DECEMBER 9 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Jalen McMillan & Lavonte David On Victory vs. Vegas | Press Conferences | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DECEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Lavonte David Recovers Aidan O'Connell Fumble | Raiders vs. Bucs Highlights LB Lavonte David gets a turnover against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season.

DECEMBER 8 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Leading tackler in win David recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact David served as Tampa Bay's leading tackler in Sunday's overtime win, having now recorded eight total tackles in four of his last five games. The veteran linebacker has continued to produce at a high level in his 13th season in the NFL, tallying 85 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and five passes defended through the Buccaneers' first 12 games. David is expected to remain Tampa Bay's top tackler in a Week 14 matchup against the Raiders, working as the team's primary defensive leader.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White & Lavonte David on Standing Strong in NC | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White & LB Lavonte David as they speak to the media following the Bucs' 26-23 overtime victory aga...

DECEMBER 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tallies eight tackles again David finished Sunday's 23-20 loss to San Francisco with eight tackles (four solo).

Impact David has logged exactly eight tackles in each of his last three outings, and he has reached that mark in seven of 10 regular-season games. He leads the Buccaneers with 72 tackles (44 solo) on the year, which is one more than safety Jordan Whitehead.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Bucs feel they will turn their season around when they stop making critical mistakes

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers blame themselves for a four-game skid that has followed a promising start to the NFL season

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lavonte David, Calijah Kancey & More on Game vs. SF | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David, T Luke Goedeke, DL Calijah Kancey as they speak to the media following the Bucs' game again...

NOVEMBER 10 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Eight tackles vs. Kansas City David finished Monday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs with eight tackles (five solo).

Impact David played every single defensive snap Monday, and he has logged at least eight combined tackles in six of his last seven outings. Through the first nine games of the regular season, David has logged 64 tackles (40 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four pass breakups, one interception and two forced fumbles.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Kansas City David (ankle/chest) was a full practice participant Saturday, and he carries no injury designation into Monday's game against the Chiefs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official si...

Impact David was held out of practice Thursday and Friday while attending to ankle and chest injuries. He was able to practice Saturday without limitations, and barring any setbacks, the 2012 second-round pick will be good to go Monday. Through the first eight games of the regular season, David has logged 56 tackles (35 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four pass breakups, one interception and two forced fumbles.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with multiple injuries David (ankle/chest) was a DNP during Thursday's practice.

Impact David was forced to exit this past Sunday's game against the Falcons due to an ankle injury. It appears he's also dealing with a chest issue, and his practice participation over the next two days will indicate whether he'll be able to play against the Chiefs on Monday. If David cannot play, J.J. Russell or Antonio Grier could get the start at inside linebacker alongside K.J. Britt

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with ankle injury David (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact David had seven tackles (four solo) before leaving in the second half of Sunday's game. He went back to the locker room after being checked on by trainers, and while he's sidelined, Antonio Grier and J.J. Russell should see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter K.J. Britt.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies nine stops in Week 6 win David registered nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 51-27 victory versus the Saints on Sunday.

Impact David came into Sunday with exactly eight tackles in three straight games, and he went one above that number to finish with a season-high nine stops against New Orleans. The linebacker also recorded his third sack of the campaign, all of which have come over the past three weeks. David is on pace to easily surpass his career-best mark of 7.0 sacks established in 2013.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David on How to Impact the Game | Bucs Total Access Reporter Casey Phillips & Former Buccaneer Cam Brate sit down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Lavonte David after Week 5's game vs. the...

OCTOBER 8 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Picks off pass Thursday David recorded eight tackles (six solo) and intercepted a pass in Thursday's overtime loss to Atlanta.

Impact David came up with a big interception with just under two minutes remaining in the contest to put Tampa Bay in a good position for a victory, but the team's offense couldn't pick up a first down, and the Falcons were able to kick a game-tying field goal as time expired to send the contest into an extra period. The pickoff was the 13th of David's career but his first since the 2020 campaign. Through five weeks, the veteran linebacker has recorded 37 tackles (23 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while forcing two fumbles and registering three pass defenses.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bowles says the Buccaneers will learn from their mistakes in overtime loss to division-rival Falcons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have no one to blame but themselves for failing to take advantage of an opportunity to tighten their grip on first place in the NFC South

OCTOBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lavonte David, Zyon McCollum & More on Result in ATL | Press Conferences Hear from LB Lavonte David, CB Zyon McCollum, RB Rachaad White, T Tristan Wirfs, CB Jamel Dean, & OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka as they speak to th...

OCTOBER 4 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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Baker Mayfield, high-flying Bucs visit Chargers in matchup of teams with winning records

Mayfield says streaking Bucs will have to play even better down the stretch to return to playoffs

Struggling Bucs feel they will turn their season around when they stop making critical mistakes

Bowles says the Buccaneers will learn from their mistakes in overtime loss to division-rival Falcons