LAVONTE DAVID NEWS

Records nine tackles in win David totaled nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 33-27 win over Buffalo.

Impact David has now recorded eight-plus tackles in four of his last six games. The 31-year old has the second most tackles on the Tampa Bay defense and is on pace for 112 total tackles this year. The veteran linebacker's strong play goes far beyond the box score, as he is the vocal leader of this Tampa Bay defense.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship

Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Lavonte David, Jason McCourty and Matthew Slater are among the players nominated for the NFL’s sportsmanship award

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains productive Sunday David totaled seven tackles (five solo), including one for loss, defensed a pass and recovered a fumble in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Just another day at the office for David, who's now compiled at least seven tackles in four consecutive games. The 31-year-old linebacker has only gotten to the quarterback once this season, but with 71 tackles through nine games, his average of 7.9 stops per contest is actually higher than that of either of his last two campaigns.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David Mic'd Up vs. Indianapolis Colts Linebacker Lavonte David was mic'd up during the Week 12 game against the Indianapolis Colts.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Fumble! Mike Edwards and Lavonte David Team Up for Turnover ' Bucs vs. Colts Highlights S Mike Edwards forces a fumble and ILB Lavonte David recovers against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Another busy night David recorded eight tackles (five solo) and was credited with a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 30-10 win over the Giants in Week 11.

Impact David co-led the Buccaneers in tackles during the big win, recording at least eight stops for the third straight game in the process. The veteran linebacker is on pace for 120 tackles, which would tie for his second-highest total in that category since 2015.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high tackle tally in loss David recorded 14 tackles (five solo) in the Buccaneers' 29-19 loss to Washington on Sunday.

Impact The veteran linebacker's tackle tally was his highest of the season but still wasn't good enough to pace the team, as position mate Devin White exploded for 18 stops overall. Nevertheless, David's performance was a boon for fantasy managers in IDP formats and pushed the 31-year-old's season average to 8.0 tackles per contest.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David: We Didn't Play Our Brand of Football ' Press Conference  Linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media following the Bucs week ten loss to Washington.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Lavonte David's punch hands ball back to Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David's punch hands the ball back to the Bucs.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Lavonte David Forces Fumble, Antoine Winfield Jr. Recovers ' Bucs vs. Washington Highlights ILB Lavonte David and S Antoine Winfield Jr. team up to force a turnover against the Washington Football Team in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs focused on eliminating mistakes, finishing strong

Tampa Bay’s 6-2 record halfway through the NFL season is impressive unless you consider so much more is expected of the Super Bowl champions

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lavonte David on Facing Washington QB Taylor Heinicke ' Press Conference  Outside linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media on Monday ahead of week ten vs. the Washington Football Team.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Eight stops in return David (ankle) recorded eight tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 36-27 loss to the Saints in Week 8.

Impact The veteran linebacker corroborated his return to full health by logging a full 100 percent of the defensive snaps (76) in the divisional loss. David's tackle total checked in third on the afternoon for Tampa Bay and qualified as his second highest of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers looking to rest, recuperate during bye week

Tampa Bay’s bye week comes at a good time for a team dealing with injuries

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Sunday David (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran linebacker will shed his questionable tag and return to action after a two-game absence. Before his injury, David was already providing his usual strong IDP numbers, posting 32 tackles and a pair of defensed passes over four-plus games.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May play Sunday David (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact David has missed the last two games with a sprained ankle, but he returned to practice this week and appears on track to play after practicing with no limitations Friday. The 31-year-old had 32 tackles and two passes defensed across the first four games of the year before suffering the injury Week 5.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice David (ankle) made his return to practice Wednesday, logging a limited effort, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

Impact The linebacker has missed two consecutive games, but returning to practice is a step in the right direction for his availability for Sunday. Head coach Bruce Arians already said Monday that he is hopeful David could play in Week 8 versus the Saints. In five games this season, he has made 34 tackles while sacking the quarterback once.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Arians on Tristan Wirfs Having Pro Bowl Year & Lavonte David Injury Update ' Press Conference Head coach Bruce Arians spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of Week 8 vs. the New Orleans Saints.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

SB champs continue to thrive despite mounting injuries

The lineup keeps changing, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep on winning

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruce Arians on Potential Return of Rob Gronkowski & Lavonte David in Week 8 ' Press Conference Head coach Bruce Arians spoke to the media on Monday following the Bucs week seven win over the Chicago Bears.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Could return against Saints Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that he's hopeful David (ankle) will be able to return for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site r...

Impact David has missed the last two games with a low-ankle sprain, and he was held out of practice last week. If he's able to return against New Orleans, he should reclaim his starting role.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3

Tom Brady became the first player to throw 600 career touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the Chicago Bears 38-3 for the best seven-game start in franchise history

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday David (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact David sat out last week's win over the Eagles and will miss his second straight game after not practicing this week. Kevin Minter played 87 percent of the defensive snaps in his place and could see similar playing time versus Chicago.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined David (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact David sustained a low-ankle sprain in Week 5 and missed the team's Week 6 matchup Thursday against the Eagles. However, the extended rest wasn't enough for him to retake the field, and he appears to be in danger of missing his second consecutive game.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David's Possible Return Against Chicago & How Tom Brady Has Helped Leonard Fournette Improve ' Carmen Catches Up The Bucs could get their defensive captain back this Sunday, offensive meetings with Tom Brady and what the Bucs’ defense can expect from Ju...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM