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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
Sits out Wednesday's walkthrough
David (knee/ribs) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
David has seen his practice snaps limited during the season due to a lingering knee injury, though the rib issue is a new one for the veteran linebacker. His practice participation over the next two days will provide more clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against New Orleans. David has logged 47 tackles (22 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) through seven regular-season games.
David has seen his practice snaps limited during the season due to a lingering knee injury, though the rib issue is a new one for the veteran linebacker. His practice participation over the next two days will provide more clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against New Orleans. David has logged 47 tackles (22 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) through seven regular-season games.
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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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Notches seven stops in Week 7 loss
David totaled seven tackles (one solo) in a loss to Detroit on Monday.
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Active for Week 7
David (knee) is active for Monday night's game against the Lions.
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Draws questionable tag for Week 7
David (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Doesn't practice Friday
David (knee) did not participate in Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Absent from practice
David (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.
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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.