LAVONTE DAVID NEWS

Buccaneers face massive changes to get under cap, remake team

Will it be Kyle Trask under center or a free-agent QB? That's one of many questions for the over-the-cap Bucs headed into the new league sea...

MARCH 7, 2023

Raiders Free Agent Targets: Lavonte David Lavonte David could be a leader on the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Can Lavonte David Give Giants Much-needed Linebacker Depth? The New York Giants need more depth at linebacker. Could long-time linebacker Lavonte David fill that need?

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

2023 NFL free-agent top-50 rankings: Lamar Jackson atop deep group of QBs

Here's our ranking of the top 50 free agents potentially set to hit the market next month, starting with former MVP QB Lamar Jackson.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

2023 Buccaneers Free Agent Focus: Lavonte David If the Buccaneers and long-running team captain Lavonte David can agree on a fourth contract between them, David could join a very select li...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

What are Bucs' plans after Tom Brady's retirement?

As much as Tom Brady changed the Buccaneers franchise in the last three years, Tampa Bay's goal now is to continue his legacy of winning, wi...

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How Bucs can solve salary cap issues, with and without Tom Brady

The Bucs are $55 million over the projected 2023 salary cap, requiring a lot of maneuvering. Here's a plan for getting under the cap.

JANUARY 25, 2023

Buccaneers' Linebacker Lavonte David Speaks on Upcoming Free Agency Veteran Bucs’ linebacker, Lavonte David, spoke on his upcoming free agency plans.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

With Brady's future uncertain, Bucs will explore options

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent the past three seasons doing everything they could to try to help Tom Brady be successful

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stellar showing in wild-card loss David recorded 14 tackles (nine solo) in the Buccaneers' 31-14 wild-card loss to the Cowboys on Monday night. He finished the 2022 regular season with 123 tackles (80 solo), three...

Impact David topped the Buccaneers in what could have been his final game for the team after 11 seasons in Tampa Bay. The veteran linebacker also tied his highest tackle tally since 2015 during the regular season, and his well-rounded stat line certainly appears to corroborate he can still be a prolific contributor as he potentially heads into unrestricted free agency at age 33.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David on Impact of Tom Brady, Hopes of Finishing Career in Tampa | Press Conference Inside linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media on Tuesday following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Could this be the last game for Lavonte David with the Bucs? The linebacker is 32, has no contract beyond this season and a new baby girl he wants to spend time with. But he still loves football and ho...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Lavonte David Sends Message to Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Teammates Prior to the start of the playoffs, Buccaneers’ LB Lavonte David sent a message to his team.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lavonte David: We're Not Taking Playoffs For Granted | Press Conference Linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Wild Card Round vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Leads tackling effort Week 17 David recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 30-24 win over the Panthers.

Impact David led the Buccaneers' in tackles for the third consecutive game, and he has now posted 120 tackles over 16 contests this season. This is also the 11th-year linebacker's ninth season of 100 tackles or more. David could have a chance to continue piling up tackles Week 18 against the Falcons' rush-heavy offense.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David: "There's A Lot Of Football Left to Play" | Postgame Press Conference Linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media on Sunday following the Week 17 matchup vs. the Carolina Panthers.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Double-digit stops in win David recorded 10 tackles (seven solo), including one for loss, and was also credited with a defensed pass in the Buccaneers' 19-16 overtime win over the Cardinals on Sunday night.

Impact David came through with a team-high tackle total for the second straight contest. The veteran linebacker now has four double-digit tackle tallies on the campaign and needs at least 12 stops over the final two games of the season to post his highest total in that category since 2015.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David Mic'd Up vs Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Lavonte David was mic'd up during the Week 15 game against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Busy day in Week 15 loss David recorded eight tackles (five solo), including one sack, in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact The veteran linebacker paced the Buccaneers in tackles while playing every defensive snap and also recorded the only solo sack of Joe Burrow on the afternoon. David crossed the 100-tackle threshold for the season and ninth time in his career, and he's now recorded at least seven stops in four of the last five contests going into a Week 16 road matchup against the Cardinals on Christmas Night.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lavonte David Cracks Bucs' Top 10 in Sacks Data Crunch: Lavonte David passed an all-time Bucs great on the team's career sack list and Chris Godwin continued his streak of prolific pa...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Snags fumble recovery in loss David recorded five tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 14.

Impact The veteran linebacker's tackle total wasn't at its usual elevated level, but David did offer fantasy managers a nice bonus with his first fumble recovery of 2022. David is now just six stops shy of his ninth 100-tackle campaign, a milestone he should have a strong chance of reaching against the Bengals in Week 15.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Nelson Forces Fumble & Lavonte David Recovers | Bucs vs. 49ers Highlights OLB Anthony Nelson forces a fumble and ILB Lavonte David recovers it against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Lavonte David Among Eight Finalists for 2022 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The official source of the latest Bucs headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Standout effort in Week 13 win David recorded 12 tackles (10 solo), including a sack and an additional tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Saints on Monday night.

Impact David easily set the pace in tackles on the night for the Buccaneers, doubling the total of the runner-up, fellow veteran William Gholston. The talented linebacker tied a season high with the tally, which also included his first sack since Week 2. David heads into a Week 14 road matchup against a 49ers team that may focus heavily on the run with rookie quarterback Brock Purdy at the helm with at least seven stops in the last three games.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devin White and Lavonte David Hold Bucs' Defensive Team Dinner Devin White and Lavonte David held a defensive players’ dinner to regroup heading into the home stretch of the regular season.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM