LAVONTE DAVID NEWS

Absent from practice David (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Impact David has appeared on many of the team's injury reports this season with an apparent knee issue, but the linebacker hasn't been forced to miss any game action. David will have two more chances to return to practice before Monday night's contest in Detroit.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Strong outing in win David logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Tampa Bay's win versus the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact David was dealing with a knee injury leading up to Sunday's matchup but delivered a strong performance nonetheless, recording one of the team's six sacks of Mac Jones. The 35-year-old has been dominant to start the season, racking up 40 tackles (21 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and an interception in just six games played.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield is helping the Buccaneers pile up wins despite key injuries to many skill players

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OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Lavonte David Obliterates Mac Jones For Sack | 49ers vs. Bucs Highlights LB Lavonte David gets a sack against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.

OCTOBER 13 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Will play against San Francisco David (knee) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact David was limited in practice all week due to a lingering knee injury, but the veteran linebacker has been cleared to play in Sunday's home game. The veteran linebacker is up to 34 total tackles through five regular-season games and is on pace to record a fourth-straight 100-tackle season, which would be the 12th of his NFL career.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday David (knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact David has been nursing the knee injury for a few weeks but has continued to play through it and has produced 34 tackles (17 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups, including one interception, on more than 99 percent of the defensive snaps through five games.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Lavonte David had the perfect reaction to Baker Mayfield yelling at a Seahawks fan While appearing on the Up & Adams Show, Lavonte David was asked about Baker Mayfield yelling at a Seahawks fan and summed it up pretty perfe...

OCTOBER 9 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Still nursing knee injury David (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact David has been managing lower-body injuries since training camp, though he's played in each of the first five games of the regular season and has logged 34 tackles (17 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception). David should be cleared to play against the 49ers on Sunday unless he suffers a setback in the coming days.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Huskers in NFL Lavonte David had a game-winning interception, Maliek Collins continued his strong play and Ameer Abdullah is back in the end zone.

OCTOBER 8 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Ex-Huskers in NFL: Lavonte David's clutch INT, Maliek Collins' strong play Lavonte David had a game-winning interception, Maliek Collins continued his strong play and Ameer Abdullah is back in the end zone.

OCTOBER 8 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Clutch interception in Week 5 win David logged nine tackles (five solo) and one interception during the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact David played every single defensive snap for the third time this season and finished tied with Jacob Parrish for most tackles on the Bucs. David made the play of the game for Tampa Bay late in the fourth quarter, when he jumped in front a Sam Darnold pass intended for Cooper Kupp. David's interception put the Buccaneers in Seahawks territory and ultimately led to Chase McLaughlin's game-winning, 39-yard field goal five plays later. David is showing no signs of slowing down in his 14th NFL season, and the 2012 first-rounder has opened the 2025 campaign with 34 tackles (17 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (including one interception) through five games.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

With 4 last-minute wins, the Bucs show they just need to keep games close for Baker Mayfield

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OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Complete defensive effort Sunday David recorded nine tackles (five solo), including one for loss, and an interception in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Seahawks.

Impact The elder statesman of the Buccaneers defense was in vintage form Sunday, sharing the team lead in tackles with Jacob Parrish and recording his first interception of the season at a critical moment. David got hold of a deflected Sam Darnold pass intended for Cooper Kupp at the Seahawks' 38-yard line with just under a minute remaining, setting Tampa Bay up in prime position for what would eventually be a game-winning field goal. The indefatigable David isn't showing any signs of slowing down early in his age-35 season, already posting at three tallies of at least nine stops and playing every single defensive snap against Seattle.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Emeka Egbuka, Lavonte David & More on W vs. SEA | Press Conferences Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' 38-35 victory against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5 of t...

OCTOBER 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Todd Bowles: Keep Stacking Wins | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' 38-35 victory against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5 of the 2...

OCTOBER 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs Stun Seahawks in Shootout Win in Seattle Chase McLaughlin's 39-yard field goal as time expired completed a 38-35 Bucs win in Seattle that included seven second-half touchdowns, a ne...

OCTOBER 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Game-changing INT! Lavonte David picks off Darnold via deflection Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David intercepts a pass from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and sets his offense up in Sea...

OCTOBER 6 • NFL.COM

Lavonte David Intercepts Sam Darnold in 4th Quarter | Bucs vs. Seahawks Highlights LB Lavonte David grabs a clutch interception against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.

OCTOBER 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM

NFL Week 5 Recap: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Seattle Seahawks 35 The Buccaneers just won't quit. Despite being down Bucky Irving and several others, Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka carried the load for Tam...

OCTOBER 5 • PFF.COM