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Lavonte David Retires: Buccaneers Linebacker Calls It Quits After 14 Seasons

TAMPA, Fla. — The heartbeat of the Tampa Bay defense is officially walking away. Lavonte David retires from the NFL after 14 grueling, glorious seasons, entirely spent wearing pewter and red.

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Tykee Smith Is Ready For Bucs Captain Role With Lavonte David Retiring

Bucs safety Tykee Smith is grateful that he witnessed Lavonte David’s greatness for the last two years. David, who retired from the NFL on Tuesday, played 14 fantastic years for the Bucs and led Tampa Bay’s defense as a team captain for the past dozen seasons since 2014.

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Lavonte David Just Gave Away Secret of Buccaneers' Next Leader on Defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Lavonte David has retired from the NFL. In his absence, the Bucs are losing not just one of the most productive players in team history, but also one of the best leaders in team history who was able to be an example to young players every day on and off the football field.

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Buccaneers Bolster Defense, Sign Tackle Machine Christian Rozeboom

TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found their defensive anchor Tuesday, reportedly reaching an agreement with linebacker Christian Rozeboom. After leading the Carolina Panthers with 122 tackles last season, Rozeboom is heading to the Gulf Coast to join a Bucs unit looking for veteran stability.

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Maxx Crosby Reacts to Lavonte David’s Retirement Announcement

A true hero of the defense is hanging up the cleats for good. On Tuesday, #54 Lavonte David took to Instagram to post his official "Letter to the game," after he sat down for a press conference at the AdventHealth Training Center, to make it official: he is retiring after 14 seasons, all of them spent right here with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / March 24

NFL Legend Tom Brady Reacts to Retirement Announcement

Lavonte David is hanging up his cleats after 14 seasons in the NFL, all with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He joins an elite group of players who spent their entire professional careers with one team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NHANFL / March 25

Tampa Bay’s 2026 NFL Draft Blueprint: Why Free Agency Moves Changed Everything for Pick 15

TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered March with a roster full of holes after the departures of franchise icons Mike Evans and Jamel Dean . Today, the board looks different.

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2 NFC Juggernauts Emerge As Potential Landing Spots For Baker Mayfield

After reviving his career in Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers could go their separate ways soon. Mayfield had the best season of his NFL career in 2023, leading the Bucs to the divisional round, but never returning to that stage.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Todd Bowles Sends Heartfelt Message After Lavonte David's Retirement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles delivered an emotional tribute to franchise legend Lavonte David following his retirement on Tuesday. The linebacker’s

Lavonte David News / The Predictors / March 24

Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons

After racking up 1,714 tackles across 215 games — all with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Lavonte David has officially called it a career. The 36-year-old linebacker announced Tuesday that he’s retiring after 14 seasons in the NFL, bringing an end to one of the most consistent and productive defensive runs in franchise history.

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Lavonte David Officially Calls It a Career After 14 Seasons in Tampa Bay

Lavonte David, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ franchise linebacker and one of the most decorated players in team history, officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3x-All-Pro Announced Massive Career News

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed Lavonte David to a one-year, $9 million contract last March. He put together a solid 14th season, totaling 114 tackles, eight TFLs, 3.5 sacks, one interception, three pass breakups, and two forced fumbles across 17 games.

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