Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Wed 12/24/25 3:13 PM

David (rest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
David is not listed with the knee injury he overcame before the Week 16 Sunday loss to the Panthers, but the veteran linebacker had an easier day as he rests for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. The 35-year-old will likely upgrade to a full participant by Friday, but regardless of his Week 17 practice status, he will probably suit up for Sunday's game barring any sudden injury.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Tue 12/23/25 9:49 PM

David posted 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Tampa Bay's loss versus the Panthers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
David was dominant in the loss, leading the Buccaneers in tackles in addition to recording one of the team's two sacks of Bryce Young. The 35-year-old continues to have a strong season, as he's now compiled 105 tackles (54 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and an interception across 15 games played.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Fri 12/19/25 2:38 PM

David (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
David practiced in limited fashion Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday. He avoided an injury designation despite the light practice participation and is likely to handle another heavy workload in Sunday's battle for first place in the NFC South after playing every defensive snap in each of the previous three games.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Thu 12/18/25 3:55 PM

David (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
David couldn't practice Wednesday, but he appears to be trending further in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The veteran linebacker has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in three consecutive contests. He'll have one more chance to upgrade to full practice reps Friday.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Wed 12/17/25 8:55 PM

David (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
David had a big impact in Tampa Bay's Week 15 loss to the Falcons, though the fact that he was sidelined nearly a week later is concerning. His status for Sunday's pivotal divisional matchup against the Panthers is unclear.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Sat 12/13/25 2:10 PM

David tallied six total tackles (three solo), one pass defensed and one forced fumble in Thursday's 29-28 loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old linebacker forced a fumble on Darnell Mooney in the fourth quarter of Thursday's loss, but the Buccaneers were unable to recover. David remains an integral part of Tampa Bay's defense, recording a team-leading 95 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, three passes defensed, with one interception, and two forced fumbles across 14 appearances this season. He's expected to operate as the team's top inside linebacker in the Week 16 matchup against the Panthers.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Mon 12/1/25 11:04 PM

David compiled six total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
David fourth on the team in takedowns in Week 13, securing at least six stops for the second straight game and seventh time in his last eight contests overall. The 35-year-old is now just 16 tackles short of posting the 12th campaign of his career with 100-plus takedowns.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Mon 11/24/25 8:40 PM

David recorded eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
David was busy like usual in Week 12, tying safety Antoine Winfield for the team lead in tackles. The linebacker has now registered at least eight takedowns on six different occasions this year. David is up to 78 total tackles (38 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 11 games this season.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Mon 11/17/25 8:50 PM

David logged four tackles (three solo) and one forced fumble during the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
David played every single defensive snap for a second straight game (and sixth time of the season), but his four stops were his third-lowest of the 2025 campaign. The veteran linebacker is up to 70 combined stops through 10 regular-season games, and despite his low tackling output Sunday, he is on track to record 100-plus tackles for a fourth consecutive season, which would be the 12th time he's done so in his NFL career.

Lavonte David
LB TB (9)
Tue 11/11/25 4:03 PM

David supplied nine tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 28-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
David paced the Buccaneers in tackles for a second straight game after also setting the pace in the Week 8 win over the Saints before the bye. The veteran linebacker has consistently shaken off a lingering knee issue this season to play up to his usual standards, posting at least six tackles in five straight games and accruing 66 stops (31 solo), including 2.5 sacks, two passes defensed, including one interception and one fumble recovery over nine contests.