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Lavonte David

LB - FA

  • 6' 1"
  • 233 lbs
  • Age 36
  • Nebraska
Drafted: 2012 #58 (2nd Rd. by TB)
Rostered In ~20.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR)
N/A
Best / Worst
N/A / N/A

Availability



Lavonte David announces retirement

Buccaneers LB Lavonte David announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons.

Fantasy Impact

David underwent offseason knee surgery and struggled in his final season. He totaled 42.5 sacks, 177 tackles for loss, 33 forced fumbles, and 14 interceptions across his 14-year career.

Ari Koslow1 week ago
Lavonte David (knee) undergoes offseason surgery

Lavonte David underwent offseason surgery on his knee.

Fantasy Impact

David is set to enter free agency next week. The Bucs were hopeful to re-sign him.

Ari Koslow4 weeks ago
Lavonte David (knee) practices for second straight day

Lavonte David (knee) active at Friday's practice.

Fantasy Impact

David has now practiced each of the last two days. The veteran linebacker should be good to go for Sunday's important divisional matchup against the Panthers.

Lavonte David (knee) returns to practice Thursday

Lavonte David (knee) returned to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Davis was able to make his return to the practice field on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury. He will have a chance to play in Week 16, but we won't get an official injury designation for him until after practice on Friday sometime.

Leo Sells15 weeks ago
Lavonte David (knee) not seen in practice Thursday

Lavonte David was not seen in practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

David did not practice to open the week on Wednesday. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity on Friday to have a chance of playing on Sunday against the Panthers.

Ari Koslow15 weeks ago