Longtime Buccaneers LB Lavonte David Announces Retirement After 14 Seasons

Veteran linebacker Lavonte David has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after a storied 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A 2012 second-round pick, David started every game he appeared in from 2012 through 2025, missing only 14 games total. His departure marks a significant shift for the Tampa Bay linebacker corps, though the team has already begun addressing the vacancy. David leaves as one of the most consistent and durable defenders in franchise history.