And while the Bucs’ general manager, Jason Licht, has said the team would welcome him back if he chooses to play in the 2026 season, that outcome may not hold. On Tuesday, the Bucs announced that David will hold a news conference at the team facility. The reason is still unclear, but reports suggest the 36-year-old could be set to announce his retirement.
Bucs linebacker Lavonte David will have a news conference today at 2 pm at One Buc Place, the team announced. Speculation is that he may retire after the team signed a second veteran inside linebacker Monday by reaching an agreement on a one year deal with Carolina free agent…
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) March 24, 2026
This is a developing story. Stay Tuned!
