
Lavonte David
LB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2025 Outlook
Availability
The Buccaneers re-signed LB Lavonte David to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
David returns for another season after having debated retirement. The deal includes $9 million in guaranteed money.
The Buccaneers are reportedly "still willing to give Lavonte David ample time if necessary to make a decision on still playing the game.”
Fantasy Impact
David is still thinking about his future after spending the past 13 seasons in Tampa Bay. He has still been productive enough to where other teams are also checking in to see if he is willing to keep playing elsewhere.
Lavonte David re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million.
Fantasy Impact
The base value is around $9 million for David. He recorded 4.5 sacks and 134 tackles last season with Tampa Bay. He'll play his 13th season with the Bucs.
According to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports HQ, LB Lavonte David is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Fantasy Impact
David, entering his 12th season in the NFL, has been a Tampa-Bay-for-lifer so far in his career, totaling 1,346 career tackles and 166 career starts. David will return on a one-year deal worth $7 million guaranteed as he continues to prove he has plenty left in the tank.
Buccaneers star linebacker Lavonte David suffered a low ankle sprain during Sunday's win over Miami. He has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Eagles and will be assessed on a week-to-week basis thereafter.
Fantasy Impact
David, a former Pro Bowler and All-Pro linebacker, has recorded one sack, two quarterback hits, two passes defended, and 34 tackles through five games in 2021. It sounds like the 31-year-old could miss several games, but nothing suggests he will require a stint on injured reserve.