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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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1:12Fernando Mendoza era beginning in Las Vegas
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9:39JP Acosta Breaks Down 2026's Instant Impact Rookies
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1:44Buccaneers' 2026 Instant Impact Rookie: Rueben Bain Jr.
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9:04Biggest Questions for the NFC South After the 2026 Draft
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1:195 Rookies Who Will Make An Immediate Impact: Rueben Bain Jr.
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1:04Lightning Ride Momentum Into Game 5 At Home
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9:20Biggest Questions for the NFC West After the 2026 Draft
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1:24Eagles Lock Up Jalen Carter & Nolan Smith Through 2027
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1:18From NFL Draft To Playoffs: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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0:252026 NFL Draft Grades: Buccaneers Select Bauer Sharp No. 185
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0:562026 NFL Draft Grades: Buccaneers Select Ted Hurst No. 84
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0:402026 NFL Draft Grades: Buccaneers Select Josiah Trotter No. 46
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1:33Cardinals Select Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love No. 3 Overall
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1:51David Bailey vs. Rueben Bain Jr. for 2026 DROY
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0:542026 NFL Draft Grades: Buccaneers Select Rueben Bain Jr. No. 15
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6:41Breaking Down No. 1 Prospect Fernando Mendoza
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12:10Breaking Down Bryant McFadden's Mock Draft Trades
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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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 233 lbs |
| Birthplace: Miami, FL |
| Age: 36 |
| School: Nebraska |
| Experience: 15 |