LAVONTE DAVID NEWS

Vikings 'old guy' Harrison Smith feeling spry in season 11

Harrison Smith is the longest-tenured player on the Minnesota Vikings

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Romano: This Bucs season feels like waking up with a lottery ticket under your pillow TAMPA, Fla. — You might be worried about the Bucs defense. That’s a perfectly reasonable concern. Jason Pierre-Paul is gone, and so is Ndamu...

JULY 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bucs Have Two Top-10 Linebackers According to NFL Executives, Coaches, Scouts, and Players Devin White and Lavonte David have [rightfully] earned the respect of their peers.

JULY 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bucs Have Two Top-10 Linebackers According to NFL Executives, Coaches, Scouts, and Players Devin White and Lavonte David have [rightfully] earned the respect of their peers.

JULY 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lavonte David's Journey to Fatherhood With the birth of his first child, Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David tells the story of his late father who shaped him.

JUNE 19, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Rams, Bills top NFL's 10 best defenses for 2022 season

Eric D. Williams ranks the most stubborn defensive units headed into the 2022-23 NFL season.

MAY 26, 2022

Lavonte David, Bucs highly motivated after last-minute playoff letdown vs. Rams As the Bucs return for the start of offseason workouts, the sting of their playoff loss will be a "huge motivation" heading into this year.

APRIL 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lavonte David on Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's Rookie Season, Tom Brady ' Press Conference Linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media during phase one of the 2022 offseason.

APRIL 12, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs veteran Lavonte David says 2021 foot injury could have been far worse The inside linebacker said he was “about 60 percent” in the playoffs.

APRIL 12, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Team-leading tackle tally David recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including one for loss and recovered a fumble during the Buccaneers' 30-27 divisional-round loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Impact David's tackle total paced the Buccaneers on the afternoon, and his recovery of a Cam Akers fumble at the Rams' 30-yard line helped set up Tampa Bay's eventual game-tying touchdown. David's season-ending performance capped off a solid campaign in which the veteran linebacker navigated five absences due to ankle and foot injuries to still post 97 tackles (63 solo), two sacks, three defensed passes, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery across 12 regular-season contests.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With or without Brady, Bucs roster will have different look

Tom Brady intends to take time to ponder his future but one thing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers already know is next season’s roster figures to be significantly different _ with or with...

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lavonte David: 'I Would Battle With These Guys Any Day' ' Press Conference Linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media following the loss in the Divisional Round to the Los Angeles Rams.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Good to go for divisional round David (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup with the Rams, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact David returned from a three-game absence due to the foot injury to play in Tampa Bay's wild-card win over the Eagles. His limited participation at practice throughout the week was likely just precautionary, as the star linebacker is expected to be full go Sunday. The last time these two teams met (Week 3), David played all 63 defensive snaps and recorded six solo tackles.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday David (foot) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The linebacker has opened the week with consecutive limited efforts at practice. David's ability to participate both days bodes well for his chances to play in Sunday's divisional-round matchup with the Rams, though his status at Friday's practice will provide a clearer indication of his availability.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Brooks: Getting Lavonte David back 'makes everything go' for Bucs' D Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks discusses the Divisional Round game between the Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneer...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Derrick Brooks: Getting Lavonte David Back 'Makes Everything Go' for Bucs' Defense Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks discusses the Divisional Round game between the Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneer...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Brady, Buccaneers extend playoff winning streak to 5 games

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are running out of superlatives to describe the impact of Tom Brady

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs, Bucs, 49ers flex their muscles on wild-card Sunday

The Buccaneers, 49ers and Chiefs made big statements in their victories Sunday. Bucky Brooks offers his wild-card takeaways.

JANUARY 17, 2022

Lavonte David on Jordan Whitehead's Energy: 'Brings it Like No Other' ' Press Conference Linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media following the Wild Card Game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15

Tom Brady threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers launch their bid for a return to the Super Bowl with a dominating 31-15 NFC wild-card playoff vic...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sweat inactive for Eagles after having 'emergency procedure'

Philadelphia defensive end Josh Sweat is inactive for Sunday’s NFC wild-card game after being admitted to the hospital earlier in the week for what the team described as a “life-th...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dressing for playoff opener David (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Though the Buccaneers activated David from injured reserve Saturday following a three-game absence, the team still designated him as questionable heading into the playoff opener. The designation was likely just a precaution in case David suffered a setback with his foot in pregame warmups, but his active status implies that didn't materialize. Expect David to step back into his usual starting role at inside linebacker, giving the Buccaneers a sure tackler in the middle as the team looks to slow down a potent Eagles rushing attack.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable for Sunday David (foot) is questionable for Sunday against the Eagles, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact David was activated from IR on Saturday and it was expected he was going to be playing Sunday, and although he may still do so, it isn't a sure thing. The return of David would be a big boost to the Buccaneers' linebacker unit, as he is one of the leaders of their defense. If he can't suit up though, Kevin Minter would likely continue to start in his place.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The Buccaneers activated David (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact David missed the final three games of the regular season due to a foot injury, but he'll be available for Sunday's wild-card matchup after returning to practice this week. Across his six appearances prior to his absence, the 31-year-old racked up 55 tackles (35 solo), a sack, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pass defense.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be game-time decision David (foot) is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Eagles, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Coach Bruce Arians said Friday that David and Leonard Fournette (hamstring) are "the most questionable" among the numerous players whose statuses are in doubt for Sunday. There doesn't appear to be much optimism surrounding David, who was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, but Tampa Bay likely won't make an official ruling until closer to gameday.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE