David (concussion) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
David collided with teammate Vita Vea during the second half of Sunday's season opener, and it appears he took a hit to the head and will be questionable to return for the remainder of this contest. The 33-year-old collected over 100 tackles for the 10th time in his career last season, and his absence will be a significant loss for Tampa Bay's defense. With David sidelined, K.J. Britt and SirVocea Dennis will step up into bigger roles alongside starting inside linebacker Devin White.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Staying with Tampa
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Davis agreed Wednesday with the Buccaneers on a one-year deal, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
The 33-year-old linebacker started all 17 games last season, finishing with his most tackles (124) since 2015 and his most sacks (three) since 2018. Pro Football Focus even graded David third among off-ball linebackers (85.1 score), though teammate Devin White had better IDP numbers while grading out 74th of 81 qualifiers (43.7). Both are viable candidates to lead the Bucs in tackles in 2013, but White's superior speed and pass rushing makes him the more attractive IDP option even if he's not quite as reliable from snap to snap as Tampa Bay's elder statesman in the linebacking corps.
David recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 30-24 win over the Panthers.
David led the Buccaneers' in tackles for the third consecutive game, and he has now posted 120 tackles over 16 contests this season. This is also the 11th-year linebacker's ninth season of 100 tackles or more. David could have a chance to continue piling up tackles Week 18 against the Falcons' rush-heavy offense.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Busy day in Week 15 loss
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David recorded eight tackles (five solo), including one sack, in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
The veteran linebacker paced the Buccaneers in tackles while playing every defensive snap and also recorded the only solo sack of Joe Burrow on the afternoon. David crossed the 100-tackle threshold for the season and ninth time in his career, and he's now recorded at least seven stops in four of the last five contests going into a Week 16 road matchup against the Cardinals on Christmas Night.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Snags fumble recovery in loss
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David recorded five tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 14.
The veteran linebacker's tackle total wasn't at its usual elevated level, but David did offer fantasy managers a nice bonus with his first fumble recovery of 2022. David is now just six stops shy of his ninth 100-tackle campaign, a milestone he should have a strong chance of reaching against the Bengals in Week 15.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Standout effort in Week 13 win
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David recorded 12 tackles (10 solo), including a sack and an additional tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Saints on Monday night.
David easily set the pace in tackles on the night for the Buccaneers, doubling the total of the runner-up, fellow veteran William Gholston. The talented linebacker tied a season high with the tally, which also included his first sack since Week 2. David heads into a Week 14 road matchup against a 49ers team that may focus heavily on the run with rookie quarterback Brock Purdy at the helm with at least seven stops in the last three games.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Plays every snap
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David recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday.
David played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps, as he has all season, in the losing effort. His eight tackles were the most since he recorded 12 in Week 6 against the Steelers and his third-highest total on the season. The veteran linebacker now has 77 stops (47 solo), a sack and four passes defensed across 11 contests of his 2022 campaign. He'll look to add to that Monday against the Saints.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Team-high seven stops
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David collected seven tackles in Sunday's 21-3 defeat against the Panthers.
David finished as the Buccaneers' leading tackler for the second week in a row. The 32-year-old has complied 53 tackles, one sack and two passes defended while playing every defensive snap over the first seven games of the season. David could stand to post a more prolific output against Baltimore's run-heavy offense Thursday night.
David recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including one for loss and recovered a fumble during the Buccaneers' 30-27 divisional-round loss to the Rams on Sunday.
David's tackle total paced the Buccaneers on the afternoon, and his recovery of a Cam Akers fumble at the Rams' 30-yard line helped set up Tampa Bay's eventual game-tying touchdown. David's season-ending performance capped off a solid campaign in which the veteran linebacker navigated five absences due to ankle and foot injuries to still post 97 tackles (63 solo), two sacks, three defensed passes, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery across 12 regular-season contests.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Dressing for playoff opener
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David (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Though the Buccaneers activated David from injured reserve Saturday following a three-game absence, the team still designated him as questionable heading into the playoff opener. The designation was likely just a precaution in case David suffered a setback with his foot in pregame warmups, but his active status implies that didn't materialize. Expect David to step back into his usual starting role at inside linebacker, giving the Buccaneers a sure tackler in the middle as the team looks to slow down a potent Eagles rushing attack.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Listed questionable for Sunday
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David (foot) is questionable for Sunday against the Eagles, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
David was activated from IR on Saturday and it was expected he was going to be playing Sunday, and although he may still do so, it isn't a sure thing. The return of David would be a big boost to the Buccaneers' linebacker unit, as he is one of the leaders of their defense. If he can't suit up though, Kevin Minter would likely continue to start in his place.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Activated from injured reserve
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The Buccaneers activated David (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
David missed the final three games of the regular season due to a foot injury, but he'll be available for Sunday's wild-card matchup after returning to practice this week. Across his six appearances prior to his absence, the 31-year-old racked up 55 tackles (35 solo), a sack, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pass defense.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Suffers foot injury
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David didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Saints due to a foot injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
David sustained his foot injury late in the contest and was labeled as questionable to return, but he didn't get back on the field in the closing minutes. Prior to his departure, he had a team-high 11 tackles (eight solo) along with a sack and a forced fumble. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available against the Panthers on Dec. 26.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Records nine tackles in win
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David totaled nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 33-27 win over Buffalo.
David has now recorded eight-plus tackles in four of his last six games. The 31-year old has the second most tackles on the Tampa Bay defense and is on pace for 112 total tackles this year. The veteran linebacker's strong play goes far beyond the box score, as he is the vocal leader of this Tampa Bay defense.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Back in action Sunday
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David (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran linebacker will shed his questionable tag and return to action after a two-game absence. Before his injury, David already was providing his usual strong IDP numbers, posting 32 tackles and a pair of defensed passes over four-plus games.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: May play Sunday
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David (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
David has missed the last two games with a sprained ankle, but he returned to practice this week and appears on track to play after practicing with no limitations Friday. The 31-year-old had 32 tackles and two passes defensed across the first four games of the year before suffering the injury Week 5.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Ruled out for Thursday
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The Buccaneers ruled David (ankle) out for Thursday's game against the Eagles, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
David is nursing a low-ankle sprain, so the real question is whether he can return after missing just one contest. The veteran's next chance to suit up will come Oct. 24 versus the Bears. Through the first five weeks, David has produced 34 tackles (22 solo), two pass breakups and one sack.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Expected to miss time
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David is expected to miss time with a low-ankle sprain that he sustained in Sunday's win over the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
David was initially believed to be dealing with a knee injury after he exited Sunday's Week 5 win, but his X-rays revealed a low-ankle sprain. He isn't expected to play against the Eagles on Thursday and is currently considered week-to-week. K.J. Britt will likely see additional playing time if David is unavailable.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Paces squad in tackles
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David recorded 11 tackles (five solo) and defensed a pass in the Buccaneers' 31-29 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.
The veteran linebacker was also credited with a hit on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott while pacing the team in tackles on the night. By all accounts, the ultra-reliable David had a strong training camp, making his quick start to the new season relatively unsurprising. The 10-year pro will next set his sights on helping slow down the revamped Falcons offense in a Week 2 matchup a week from Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Staying with Bucs
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David has agreed to a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The talented linebacker thus is off the market as free agency approaches. The 31-year-old, who entered the NFL as a second-round draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2012, racked up an IDP-worthy 117 tackles (82 solo) in 2020, to go along with 1.5 sacks and an interception in 16 games. Now that he's back in the fold, David will reprise his starting inside linebacker role with the Bucs this coming season.
