QLavonte David LB FA Tue 1/9/24 11:35 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David finished with nine tackles (four solo) in the Buccaneers' 9-0 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
David's highly productive finish to the regular season -- he recorded eight or more tackles in each of the last four games -- pushed his final tally to 133 stops across 15 games. The soon-to-be 34-year-old's tackle total was his highest since 2015, while his 4.5 sacks represented his best showing in that category since 2016. David should continue to be a prolific IDP asset in the home wild-card matchup against the Eagles on Monday night.
QLavonte David LB FA Mon 1/1/24 8:44 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David finished Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Saints with a game-high 11 tackles (five solo).
EDGE Analysis
David has played every single defensive snap over the last four games and has accumulated 34 tackles (24 solo) over that span. Sunday's performance was the sixth time this season he's registered double-digit tackles. David is up to 124 total tackles on the year, surpassing his 2022 numbers by one.
QLavonte David LB FA Tue 12/26/23 9:02 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David tallied eight tackles (all solo), including one sack, in Sunday's 30-12 win over Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
David led Tampa Bay with eight stops Week 16, and one of the tackles was a second-quarter sack of Trevor Lawrence. David has at least a half-sack in three of his past four contests, though that's enveloped around a two-week absence due to a groin injury. Despite the missed time, the linebacker has tallied 113 stops on the year, giving him 10 triple-digit tackle campaigns over 12 NFL seasons.
QLavonte David LB FA Tue 12/19/23 1:24 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David contributed nine tackles (seven solo), including a half sack and an additional 1.5 tackles for loss, as well as a defensed pass in the Buccaneers' 34-20 win over the Packers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
As his final line emphasizes, David made a significant impact during fellow standout linebacker Devin White's third straight absence due to a foot injury. David has at least six tackles in each of his last three games, a sample during which he's also posted 1.5 sacks and two defensed passes.
QLavonte David LB FA Mon 12/11/23 10:02 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (groin) totaled six tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed in the Buccaneers' 29-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Making his return from a two-game absence, David put together a solid showing. The veteran linebacker hasn't lost a step at age 33, as he's generated 96 tackles (62 solo), three sacks, four defensed passes and a forced fumble over 11 games.
QLavonte David LB FA Wed 12/6/23 7:47 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.
EDGE Analysis
David missed the last two games after sustaining a groin injury in Week 11 against the 49ers. He played every defensive snap in the eight games prior to his injury and looks to be on track to return for Week 14 against the Falcons. David has recorded 90 tackles (58 solo), including three sacks, and a forced fumble in 10 games this season.
QLavonte David LB FA Mon 12/4/23 12:23 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (groin), "will hopefully be close" and ready to play Week 14 against the Falcons, according to head coach Todd Bowles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
David has missed each of the team's last two games, but it appears he has a chance to return Sunday against Atlanta. It'll be good news for Tampa Bay's defense if he can, both from a talent perspective and due to the number of injuries the team is currently dealing with at linebacker.
QLavonte David LB FA Fri 12/1/23 1:09 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (groin) is out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
David will miss his second straight game in Week 13 as he tends to a groin injury. With Devin White (foot) also ruled out for Sunday's contest, Tampa Bay will be severely shorthanded at linebacker, with rookie fifth-rounder SirVocea Dennis (illness) probably the next best player on the second level of its defense and 2021 fifth-rounder K.J. Britt on standby in case Dennis is ruled out too.
QLavonte David LB FA Wed 11/29/23 4:30 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (groin) did not participate during Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
EDGE Analysis
David was unable to play in Week 12 against the Colts and appears to be in danger of missing Tampa Bay's Week 13 tilt with the Panthers. The veteran linebacker could conceivably suit up for the matchup without practicing, but ideally, he'll get back on the field Thursday or Friday in some capacity.
QLavonte David LB FA Fri 11/24/23 11:35 AM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
David hasn't practiced since he suffered a groin strain Week 12, so it's no surprise to see him ruled out versus Indianapolis. In his stead, K.J. Britt and SirVocea Dennis will be candidates to handle increased snaps, especially if Devin White (foot) also ends up on the sidelines.