Veteran linebacker Lavonte David is returning to the Buccaneers for a 14th season

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) yes the passer before a snap during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, on Jan 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) yes the passer before a snap during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, on Jan 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)


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TAMPA, Fla. — Veteran linebacker Lavonte David is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 14th season. The team announced Friday that David has agreed to terms. A person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that David's one-year deal is worth $10 million with $9 million guaranteed. David was an All-Pro in 2013 and has been a leader for Tampa Bay's defense for more than a decade. He has played in 198 games, third-most in franchise history and has averaged 123 tackles per season. David has 39 career sacks, 13 interceptions, 31 forced fumbles and 19 fumble recoveries.

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