David recorded eight tackles (six solo) and intercepted a pass in Thursday's overtime loss to Atlanta. David came up with a big interception with just under two minutes remaining in the contest to put Tampa Bay in a good position for a victory, but the team's offense couldn't pick up a first down, and the Falcons were able to kick a game-tying field goal as time expired to send the contest into an extra period. The pickoff was the 13th of David's career but his first since the 2020 campaign. Through five weeks, the veteran linebacker has recorded 37 tackles (23 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while forcing two fumbles and registering three pass defenses.
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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)
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David recorded eight tackles (six solo) and intercepted a pass in Thursday's overtime loss to Atlanta. David came up with a big interception with just under two minutes remaining in the contest to put Tampa Bay in a good position for a victory, but the team's offense couldn't pick up a first down, and the Falcons were able to kick a game-tying field goal as time expired to send the contest into an extra period. The pickoff was the 13th of David's career but his first since the 2020 campaign. Through five weeks, the veteran linebacker has recorded 37 tackles (23 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while forcing two fumbles and registering three pass defenses.
David tallied eight tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks, defensed a pass and forced a fumble in Sunday's 33-16 victory versus the Eagles. David's first sack came late in the third quarter and resulted in a Jalen Hurts fumble that was recovered by the Buccaneers. The veteran linebacker brought down Hurts again on Philadelphia's next drive, which ended with an Eagles punt. David is on pace for another campaign of triple-digit tackles, as he has 29 stops through four weeks.
David recorded eight total tackles (three solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Broncos. David finished second on the team to cornerback Jamel Dean in takedowns while forcing a fumble on a carry by Denver running back Javonte Williams in the second quarter, which was ultimately recovered by teammate Logan Hall. David has now compiled 21 total tackles (12 solo) and a forced fumble over the first three games in 2024.
David totaled six tackles (four solo) during the Buccaneers' 37-20 win over the Commanders in Week 1. The seemingly ageless veteran started off the new season in signature form, contributing his solid run-stopping presence over a robust 55 snaps. David's savvy and leadership is arguably even more important than in recent seasons, considering the Buccaneers lost some of both with the offseason departures of Devin White and Shaquil Barrett. David should remain a strong IDP fixture again this season after accruing his highest tackle total (134) since the 2015 season a year ago.
David has agreed to terms on a one-year, $9 million contract with the Buccaneers to remain in Tampa Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. David is one of several players Tampa Bay is bringing back for the 2024 campaign. He led the team last year with 134 tackles (86 solo), including 4.5 sacks, to go along with five passes defensed and a forced fumble. The 34-year-old also accumulated 17 tackles for loss, which are the second-most in a single season by a player age 33 or older. A second-round draft pick in 2012, the veteran projects to continue starting at inside linebacker for the Bucs' defense.
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 short-handed 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.