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It appeared after last season that the Buccaneers made a concerted effort to add veteran depth to the roster to avoid inexperienced players from being thrust into key roles should injury hit.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / LWOSports.com / July 29

Why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Could Win Super Bowl LX

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t appear as a Super Bowl contender to football experts. However, don’t be surprised when it’s all said and done that Tampa Bay is playing in the biggest game in American sports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / July 24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' veteran linebacker confident team can win Super Bowl

Bucs linebacker Lavonte David was all smiles when reporting to training camp entering his fourteenth season in the league, Things are different compared to David's first eight years in the NFL.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / July 23

Lavonte David Thought His Time Was Up Before Becoming 'The Standard'

Pewter Report’s Bucs Training Camp coverage is sponsored by USF Football Get your season tickets to see the Bulls by visiting USFBullsTix.com The 2025 season kicks off Thursday night, August 28 against Boise State!

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / July 19

‘His Physical Tools Haven’t Eroded Much With Age’: AFC Personnel Gets Real on Buccaneers LB

Lavonte David continues to defy the odds, securing a place on ESPN’s 2025 top 10 linebackers list at age 35. Despite playing one of the NFL’s most physically demanding positions, David remains a critical force for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and an enduring example of consistency and excellence.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Buccaneers Make Lavonte David Statement After Exciting News

With the 2025 NFL draft passing and the bulk of the top free agents already practicing with their new teams, many of the exciting moments of the offseason have come and gone.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / June 19

Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David gets a rare major acknowledgment from national outlet that he unquestionably deserves

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker has been one of the most productive players in the NFL since the Bucs took him in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 9

NFC Notes: Lavonte David, Tetairoa McMillan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said that LB Lavonte David contemplated leaving Tampa Bay after Bowles was hired as the defensive coordinator under former HC Bruce Arians because he was skeptical about his role in a 3-4 defense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 2

Buccaneers' David expands on how Mayfield is different than Brady

Buccaneers' Lavonte David expands on how Baker Mayfield is different than Tom Brady

Numerous members of the Bucs have noted over the past couple of years how Mayfield has been an ideal replacement for Brady following Brady's "for good" retirement in February 2023.

The must-see game from each week of the 2025 NFL schedule

The 'Starting QBs from Week 14 of the 2006 NFL season' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 30

Lavonte David identifies the toughest offensive coaches to play against

ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes is excited to be conducting a video series where she is interviewing some of her all-time favorite NFL players. The first one?

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / May 29

Bucs LB Lavonte David Reveals Working Dynamic With Todd Bowles

We talk all the time about how Lavonte David is as underrated as it gets at not just inside linebacker, but at any position in the NFL. What we don’t discuss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 12

Bucs Super Bowl champion Lavonte David: ‘I always feel underrated’

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Lavonte David has never been at the forefront of attention. And in a way, he uses that to fuel his game. David has been among the NFL's greatest off-ball linebackers, competing with the likes of Luke Kuchely, Patrick Willis and Bobby Wagner since he entered the NFL in 2012.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / April 7

J.J. Watt gives shoutout to 'criminally underrated' NFL player

J.J. Watt has received plenty of recognition for being one of the best defensive players to ever take an NFL field, and the former Houston Texans star believes one current linebacker deserves more of it.

Why Todd Bowles isn't worried about Buccaneers again having a new offensive coordinator

Why Jaguars HC Liam Coen is thankful he had 'honest conversations' with Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Buccaneers' first-round pick at No. 19

The best NFL seasons that didn't result in an MVP award

The 'Most recent 100-reception season for each NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 20

Bucs Legend Helped Recruit Free Agent To Tampa

Bucs inside linebacker Lavonte David has been called a future Hall of Famer, a future Ring Of Honor Member, a team captain, a leader and a mentor. We can all add one more title to the list with this one being a recruiter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / March 17

Lavonte David makes bold claim about 2024 Buccaneers team

David made a bold claim about the Tampa Bay squad that fell to Washington in the wild-card round as he reflected on how he dealt with that heartbreaking defeat.

Buccaneers GM confirms big news about veteran WR

Buccaneers to sign veteran OL to one-year deal

Chris Godwin opens up about taking less money to stay with Buccaneers

25 NFL all-timers who never won the Super Bowl

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

Buccaneers Re-Signing LB Lavonte David To One-Year, $10M Deal

According to multiple reports, the Buccaneers are re-signing LB Lavonte David to a one-year contract worth $10 million that includes $9 million guaranteed.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 7

Buccaneers LB to return for 14th NFL season

The Buccaneers are re-signing their standout linebacker.

The NFL's all-time most dramatic single-season declines

The 'Last 1,000 receiving yard season by NFL franchise' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 27

Buccaneers meet with Lavonte David; LB drawing outside interest

Retirement was on the table last year for Lavonte David, but he ultimately signed a one-year deal to continue his decorated Buccaneers career. It remains to be seen if he will play in 2025.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 20

Three linebackers Raiders should target in NFL free agency

There are a lot of decisions to be made by the Raiders, but for now, here are three linebackers Las Vegas could target and possibly sign to a big deal.

Adam Butler reveals if he wants to return to Raiders

Three safeties Raiders could target in free agency

AFC combine watch: One player each team should have on its radar

The greatest pass-rushing group for each NFL franchise

The 'Active Pro Bowl selection leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Could Bucs' Lavonte David retire this offseason?

The veteran, who will turn 35 this week, was selected by the Bucs in the second round of the 2012 draft and has never played for another team.

The most memorable seasons by NFL backup quarterbacks

The 'Last 1,000 receiving yard season by NFL franchise' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

Buccaneers LB Lavonte David To Take Time Before Deciding Whether To Play In 2025

Per Jenna Laine, Buccaneers LB Lavonte David said he has no exact timeline on his future but plans to go home and take his mind off of football. He has played on one-year deals for the past few seasons with Tampa Bay and it is currently unclear whether he plans to retire or continue playing for the franchise he has spent his entire career with.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / June 13, 2024

Former All-Pro LB contemplated retirement before Bucs deal

He had a strong season individually in 2023 (134 tackles, 4.5 sacks), and that continued production helped the Buccaneers reach the postseason for a fourth straight year.

New defensive acquisition absent for start of Buccaneers minicamp

Buccaneers sign 2024 second-round pick Chris Braswell

Bucs' first-round C Graham Barton signs contract

The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team

The '300+ yards in the wild-card round' quiz