Buccaneers' Lavonte David retiring after 14 seasons
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Veteran linebacker Lavonte David is retiring after 14 NFL seasons, all spent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Tuesday.
- David was a key player for the Buccaneers, serving as a captain on their 2020 Super Bowl-winning team and earning multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors throughout his career.
- In the 2025 season, David recorded impressive stats including 114 combined tackles, 3.5 sacks, and multiple forced turnovers while playing 1,023 snaps.
- The Buccaneers recently signed linebacker Christian Rozeboom, who had a strong 2025 season with the Carolina Panthers, indicating a move to bolster their linebacker corps.
- General Manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles expressed deep respect for David’s contributions and supported his decision to retire, highlighting his importance to the organization.
