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2025 Fantasy Outlook
David signed a one-year contract to rejoin the Buccaneers for the third straight offseason. While that is indicative of the fact that he's on the back end of his career -- he's entering his age-35 season -- his surface-level production suggests otherwise as he topped 120 tackles for the third consecutive campaign. Unfortunately, the analysis isn't that simple. Per PFF, David missed tackles at a 15.5 percent clip in 2024, the highest of his career and more than double any number he's posted since 2021. His work in coverage, previously a strength, also slipped, as he allowed 9.4 yards per target and a 106.4 passer rating against. That would be a cause for concern, but the Buccaneers have done little to build in a backup plan for David this offseason. Another season of 100-plus tackles is probably in the cards, but David appears to finally be slowing down. Read Past Outlooks
Logs limited practice Thursday
David (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
David has opened the week with an LP-LP practice report due to a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Eagles. The veteran linebacker's practice participation Friday will indicate his chances of playing against the Seahawks on Sunday. Deion Jones and John Bullock would be candidates to start at inside linebacker Sunday if David is not cleared to play.
David has opened the week with an LP-LP practice report due to a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Eagles. The veteran linebacker's practice participation Friday will indicate his chances of playing against the Seahawks on Sunday. Deion Jones and John Bullock would be candidates to start at inside linebacker Sunday if David is not cleared to play.
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Measurables Review
How do Lavonte David's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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David returned to the Bucs on a one-year, $9 million deal this offseason following one of his best campaigns yet in 2023. The 34-year-old's 134 tackles were his best showing in that category since 2015, while his 4.5 sacks marked his most prolific contribution since 2016. Tampa Bay's decision to bring back the multi-time Pro Bowler despite his advanced age isn't much of a surprise - David's presence figures to be more important than ever in 2024, now that both Shaquil Barrett and Devin White have moved on and the inexperienced YaYa Diaby and K.J. Britt are set to replace them.
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Limited Wednesday
David (knee) was considered to be a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report following the Buccaneers' walkthrough, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Low output in Week 4 loss
David recorded three total tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 31-25 loss to the Eagles.
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Practices in full Thursday
David (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Managing knee issue
David (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
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Posts prolific line Sunday
David racked up 11 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in a 29-27 Week 3 win against the Jets on Sunday.
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Remains top-100 player
David was voted 96th among the top 100 players of 2025 by his fellow players.
ANALYSIS
Not only did David make the top 100 list again, the 35-year-old linebacker moved up three spots after finishing 99th in the 2024 voting. After announcing that he'll be returning for a 14th NFL season with the Buccaneers, David will have a chance to add to his robust career total of 1,602 tackles, 122 of which came in the 2024 regular season.
Not only did David make the top 100 list again, the 35-year-old linebacker moved up three spots after finishing 99th in the 2024 voting. After announcing that he'll be returning for a 14th NFL season with the Buccaneers, David will have a chance to add to his robust career total of 1,602 tackles, 122 of which came in the 2024 regular season.