David supplied 12 tackles (eight solo), including 1.5 sacks, and was credited with three total quarterback hits in the Buccaneers' 40-17 over the Chargers on Sunday. David comfortably led the Buccaneers on stops on the afternoon with a figure that was also his highest since the divisional-round loss to the Lions in January. The veteran linebacker is turning in top-notch play down the stretch, as he's recorded at least eight tackles in five of the last seven contests. David's 1.5 sacks also pushed his season total to 5.5, his best mark since way back in the 2013 season.
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ACTIVELatest Lavonte David news
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Birthdate
1/23/1990 (34)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 233 lbs
Draft Info
2012: Rd 2; Pk (TB)
Birthplace
Miami, FL, USA
Position
LB
College
Nebraska
Experience
13 seasons
Career History
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2012-Present
(13 seasons)
David supplied 12 tackles (eight solo), including 1.5 sacks, and was credited with three total quarterback hits in the Buccaneers' 40-17 over the Chargers on Sunday. David comfortably led the Buccaneers on stops on the afternoon with a figure that was also his highest since the divisional-round loss to the Lions in January. The veteran linebacker is turning in top-notch play down the stretch, as he's recorded at least eight tackles in five of the last seven contests. David's 1.5 sacks also pushed his season total to 5.5, his best mark since way back in the 2013 season.
David recorded seven tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders. The fumble recovery was his first of the year, but David posted seven-plus tackles for the 10th time this season Sunday. Going into Week 15, he's eight stops away from his 11th professional campaign with at least 100 total tackles.
David recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers. David served as Tampa Bay's leading tackler in Sunday's overtime win, having now recorded eight total tackles in four of his last five games. The veteran linebacker has continued to produce at a high level in his 13th season in the NFL, tallying 85 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and five passes defended through the Buccaneers' first 12 games. David is expected to remain Tampa Bay's top tackler in a Week 14 matchup against the Raiders, working as the team's primary defensive leader.
David finished Sunday's 23-20 loss to San Francisco with eight tackles (four solo). David has logged exactly eight tackles in each of his last three outings, and he has reached that mark in seven of 10 regular-season games. He leads the Buccaneers with 72 tackles (44 solo) on the year, which is one more than safety Jordan Whitehead.
David finished Monday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs with eight tackles (five solo). David played every single defensive snap Monday, and he has logged at least eight combined tackles in six of his last seven outings. Through the first nine games of the regular season, David has logged 64 tackles (40 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four pass breakups, one interception and two forced fumbles.
David (ankle/chest) was a full practice participant Saturday, and he carries no injury designation into Monday's game against the Chiefs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. David was held out of practice Thursday and Friday while attending to ankle and chest injuries. He was able to practice Saturday without limitations, and barring any setbacks, the 2012 second-round pick will be good to go Monday. Through the first eight games of the regular season, David has logged 56 tackles (35 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four pass breakups, one interception and two forced fumbles.
David (ankle/chest) was a DNP during Thursday's practice. David was forced to exit this past Sunday's game against the Falcons due to an ankle injury. It appears he's also dealing with a chest issue, and his practice participation over the next two days will indicate whether he'll be able to play against the Chiefs on Monday. If David cannot play, J.J. Russell or Antonio Grier could get the start at inside linebacker alongside K.J. Britt
David (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. David had seven tackles (four solo) before leaving in the second half of Sunday's game. He went back to the locker room after being checked on by trainers, and while he's sidelined, Antonio Grier and J.J. Russell should see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter K.J. Britt.
David registered nine tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 51-27 victory versus the Saints on Sunday. David came into Sunday with exactly eight tackles in three straight games, and he went one above that number to finish with a season-high nine stops against New Orleans. The linebacker also recorded his third sack of the campaign, all of which have come over the past three weeks. David is on pace to easily surpass his career-best mark of 7.0 sacks established in 2013.