Numerous members of the Bucs have noted over the past couple of years how Mayfield has been an ideal replacement for Brady following Brady's "for good" retirement in February 2023.
ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes is excited to be conducting a video series where she is interviewing some of her all-time favorite NFL players. The first one?
Lavonte David isn’t just a legendary player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history – he’s also one of the most cherished and revered figures to ever wear the team’s iconic pewter and red.
How many of the players to earn AP first-team all-NFL honors multiple times in their careers can you name in five minutes?
Star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is looking for a new contract from the Cincinnati Bengals and Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David thinks he should get it.
Here are the personnel czars that previously led teams to sustained success. No coach-GMs are included here, just pure front office execs who assembled quality rosters.
We talk all the time about how Lavonte David is as underrated as it gets at not just inside linebacker, but at any position in the NFL. What we don’t discuss
The Buccaneers made it a point of emphasis to add to the defense this offseason throughout the draft and free agency. They flooded the cornerback room and added to the pass rush but one area they didn't attack heavily was the inside linebacker position.
Lavonte David is not only one of the best players in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history, but he's one of the most beloved and adored guys to ever don the pewter and red.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Legend Lavonte David will be back in Raymond James Stadium next year doing what he does best — wreaking havoc. David is fifth all-time in career tackles and has been reliable for this team since he arrived.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' linebacker Lavonte David has been around the league a long time. He hasn't quite gotten the attention or accolades that others at his position have, but his numbers and Super Bowl ring tell enough of a story for him to be warranted a spot in Canton and a gold jacket.
The 2024 NFL season saw several strong performers miss substantial time. Here are the key presences, with emphasis on those who missed significant time last year, teams are counting on to reprise their pre-injury form in 2025.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Lavonte David has never been at the forefront of attention. And in a way, he uses that to fuel his game. David has been among the NFL's greatest off-ball linebackers, competing with the likes of Luke Kuchely, Patrick Willis and Bobby Wagner since he entered the NFL in 2012.
Veterans from the Buccaneers Super Bowl-winning team remain key fixtures, helping shape the franchise’s culture and identity. Despite having grounds to move on, the Buccaneers made the right decision and chose to re-sign two veteran players to new contracts, valuing their experience and contributions.
J.J. Watt has received plenty of recognition for being one of the best defensive players to ever take an NFL field, and the former Houston Texans star believes one current linebacker deserves more of it.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fulfilled a bunch of roster needs during free agency, but the team is still incomplete. The Athletic insider Dan Pompei stressed the need for the Bucs to sign another inside linebacker.
After having completed his 13th NFL season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lavonte David needed a bit of time before deciding whether or not he would return for another season.
Bucs inside linebacker Lavonte David has been called a future Hall of Famer, a future Ring Of Honor Member, a team captain, a leader and a mentor. We can all add one more title to the list with this one being a recruiter.
Lavonte David described his emotions after last season's loss to the Washington Commanders in the Wild Card Round as "heartbreaking". He thought the Buccaneers had the horses to get to the Super Bowl again.
David made a bold claim about the Tampa Bay squad that fell to Washington in the wild-card round as he reflected on how he dealt with that heartbreaking defeat.
According to multiple reports, the Buccaneers are re-signing LB Lavonte David to a one-year contract worth $10 million that includes $9 million guaranteed.
The Buccaneers are re-signing their standout linebacker.
Retirement was on the table last year for Lavonte David, but he ultimately signed a one-year deal to continue his decorated Buccaneers career. It remains to be seen if he will play in 2025.
The veteran, who will turn 35 this week, was selected by the Bucs in the second round of the 2012 draft and has never played for another team.
Per Jenna Laine, Buccaneers LB Lavonte David said he has no exact timeline on his future but plans to go home and take his mind off of football. He has played on one-year deals for the past few seasons with Tampa Bay and it is currently unclear whether he plans to retire or continue playing for the franchise he has spent his entire career with.
He had a strong season individually in 2023 (134 tackles, 4.5 sacks), and that continued production helped the Buccaneers reach the postseason for a fourth straight year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David has stated he wants to finish his career in Tampa. But the 34 year-old All-Pro is going to keep his options open.
Ring of Honor and Lavonte David are synonymous at this point. The 11-year Bucs vet will surely be enshrined in the team’s Ring of Honor shortly after he decides to hang up his cleats.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David understandably enjoyed somewhat of a victory lap after the team clinched the NFC South division title and a home playoff game via Sunday's 9-0 win at the Carolina Panthers.
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