LAVONTE DAVID NEWS

Six stops in win David compiled six total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals.

Impact David fourth on the team in takedowns in Week 13, securing at least six stops for the second straight game and seventh time in his last eight contests overall. The 35-year-old is now just 16 tackles short of posting the 12th campaign of his career with 100-plus takedowns.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Despite win over Cardinals, Buccaneers have to play better to be a playoff team

The offense was sluggish

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bucs' My Cause My Cleats Initiatives, Lavonte David a Nominee for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award and More | Bucs Blitz A look at updates from the previous week, including Buccaneers’ initiatives in the My Cause My Cleats campaign and Lavonte David being nomin...

NOVEMBER 26 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Registers eight tackles in loss David recorded eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams.

Impact David was busy like usual in Week 12, tying safety Antoine Winfield for the team lead in tackles. The linebacker has now registered at least eight takedowns on six different occasions this year. David is up to 78 total tackles (38 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 games this season.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Zyon McCollum, Cade Otton & More on Game vs. LA | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum, LB Lavonte David & TE Cade Otton as they speak to the media following the Bucs' game agains...

NOVEMBER 24 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Limited production Week 11 David logged four tackles (three solo) and one forced fumble during the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact David played every single defensive snap for a second straight game (and sixth time of the season), but his four stops were his third-lowest of the 2025 campaign. The veteran linebacker is up to 70 combined stops through 10 regular-season games, and despite his low tackling output Sunday, he is on track to record 100-plus tackles for a fourth consecutive season, which would be the 12th time he's done so in his NFL career.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Tucker & Lavonte David Talk Game vs. Bills | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker & LB Lavonte David as they speak to the media following the Bucs' game against the Buffalo Bil...

NOVEMBER 16 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Is safety Tykee Smith the Bucs' most valuable player on defense? The second-year defensive back is filling up the stat sheet and drawing comparisons to Antoine Winfield Jr. and Lavonte David.

NOVEMBER 15 • TAMPABAY.COM

Todd Bowles Talks Updates Ahead of Buffalo | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke with the media following Friday's Week 11 practice. Coach Bowles provided updates on playe...

NOVEMBER 14 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Paces team in tackles again David supplied nine tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 28-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact David paced the Buccaneers in tackles for a second straight game after also setting the pace in the Week 8 win over the Saints before the bye. The veteran linebacker has consistently shaken off a lingering knee issue this season to play up to his usual standards, posting at least six tackles in five straight games and accruing 66 stops (31 solo), including 2.5 sacks, two passes defensed, including one interception and one fumble recovery over nine contests.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tez Johnson, Emeka Egbuka & More on Game vs. NE | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David, T Tristan Wirfs, WR Tez Johnson, S Tykee Smith & WR Emeka Egbuka as they speak to the media...

NOVEMBER 9 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Baker Mayfield Receives High Praise From Teammate Who Played With Tom Brady Lavonte David played with both Baker Mayfield and Tom Brady, and he sees similarities between the two quarterbacks.

NOVEMBER 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Leads team with 10 stops Sunday David recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and recovered a fumble against the Saints in a 23-3 Week 8 victory.

Impact David dealt with a knee injury early in the week but was able to suit up for the contest. He led the Bucs with 10 tackles, reaching the double-digit mark for the second time this season. David is on pace for another triple-digit tackle campaign with 57 stops through eight games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

NFC South-leading Buccaneers get a bye at the right time with several players dealing with injuries

The Buccaneers gathered around coach Todd Bowles for his postgame speech in the locker room after a 23-3 victory over the Saints on Sunday, waiting and hoping for the good news eve...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Playing in Week 8 David (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The veteran linebacker from Nebraska upgraded from limited practice Thursday to a full session Friday, so it's no surprise he's suiting up for Sunday's divisional matchup. David has yet to miss a game this season, recording 47 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defended over 445 defensive snaps. He's expected to remain Tampa Bay's top inside linebacker and defensive signal caller in the Week 8 contest.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Thursday David (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact David continues to have his practice reps limited while he works through a lingering knee injury. He should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Saints, but a full practice Friday would mean he would enter Week 8 without an injury designation. David has played nearly every single defensive snap through the first seven games of the regular season, and his 47 tackles is third most on the Buccaneers behind Tykee Smith (58) and SirVocea Dennis (52).

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out of Wednesday's walkthrough David (knee/ribs) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact David has seen his practice snaps limited during the season due to a lingering knee injury, though the rib injury is a new one for the veteran linebacker. His practice participation over the next two days will provide more clarity of his status heading into Sunday's game against New Orleans. David has logged 47 tackles (22 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) through seven regular-season games.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seven stops in Week 7 loss David totaled seven tackles (one solo) in a loss to Detroit on Monday.

Impact David entered the weekend questionable to suit up due to a lingering knee injury, but he was ultimately able to play. The veteran linebacker finished as Tampa Bay's fourth-leading tackler. David has had a solid start to the season, recording 47 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (including an interception) through seven games.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 7 David (knee) is active for Monday night's game against the Lions.

Impact David has been battling the knee issue for most of the regular season, but he's yet to miss a contest. Across six games this season, David has recorded 40 tackles (21 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and a pair of pass breakups, including one interception, on 99.7 percent of the Bucs' defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag for Week 7 David (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact David has worked through a knee injury for much of the season, but he managed to practice in full Saturday after logging back-to-back DNPs to open the week. Given how the Buccaneers have limited David's practice snaps this season, the veteran linebacker should be cleared to play in Monday's road contest. In the event that he doesn't play or operates under a snap count on defense, Deion Jones would be the top candidate to see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside SirVocea Dennis.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday David (knee) did not participate in Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact David has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a knee injury. He has been a regular on the Buccaneers' injury report this season, so he should have a good chance to play against the Lions on Monday unless he also misses Saturday's practice. David has 40 tackles (21 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE