Buccaneers, LB Lavonte David schedule news conference

Field Level Media|published: Tue 24th March, 11:22 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Veteran Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is scheduled to hold a news conference on Tuesday afternoon at the team facility.

The Buccaneers did not divulge an official reason for the conference, however speculation is strong that David will announce his retirement from the NFL.

David, 36, is a free agent after spending his entire 14-year career with Tampa Bay.

He recorded 114 tackles, 3.5 sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries while starting all 17 games last season. It was his 12th season with triple-digit tackles.

An All-Pro selection in 2013 and a Pro Bowl selection in 2015, David has 1,716 tackles, 42.5 sacks, 14 interceptions, 33 forced fumbles and 21 fumble recoveries in 215 games (all starts).

David was selected by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Nebraska.

--Field Level Media

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