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sports17 days ago•7 min saved

Lavonte David's 2 PM press conference fuels retirement speculation

The Buccaneers said Lavonte David will hold a 2:00 p.m. ET press conference at the AdventHealth Training Center with no contract news yet, fueling retirement speculation as the 36-year-old, coming off a knee-injury-plagued season, weighs future plans after re-signing on a one-year, $9 million deal last year. David is a franchise icon who helped win Super Bowl LV and tie the Bucs’ all-time tackle record; Tampa Bay has already signed two veteran linebackers, Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom, and may draft more to get younger and more athletic at the position.

via Pewter Report|

#lavonte-david #linebacker #press-conference

sports18 days ago•31 min saved

Lavonte David Signs Off as Buccaneers Legend After 14-Year Run

Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending a franchise-defining run that included a Super Bowl title and a standout stat line (1,714 tackles, 42.5 sacks, 14 interceptions). A 12-year captain and durable presence on defense, David leaves as one of the era’s best linebackers and a strong Hall of Fame candidate, with the Buccaneers lauding his leadership and impact on and off the field.

via Tampa Bay Buccaneers|

#hall-of-fame #lavonte-david #linebacker

sports18 days ago•13 min saved

Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons with Buccaneers, amassing 1,714 tackles

Lavonte David announced his retirement after 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing with 1,714 tackles in 215 games, a franchise-record 33 forced fumbles, 21 defensive fumble recoveries, 14 interceptions and 42.5 sacks. A Super Bowl LV champion and All-Pro, David started every game of his Bucs career and leaves a legacy likely to earn a Ring of Honor.

via NFL.com|

#1714-tackles #lavonte-david #retirement

sports18 days ago•3 min saved

Lavonte David Calls Time on 14-Season Buccaneers Run

Lavonte David, the longtime Buccaneers linebacker and 2020 Super Bowl captain, has announced his retirement after 14 seasons with Tampa Bay. The team revealed the news ahead of a 2 p.m. press conference and recently added veteran linebacker Christian Rozeboom. In 2025 David logged 1,023 snaps, compiling 114 tackles, 3.5 sacks, an interception, and multiple tackles for loss, rounding out a storied TB career as a cornerstone of the defense.

via New York Post|

#lavonte-david #linebacker #nfl

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

David's Next Chapter: Bucs Schedule News Conference Amid Retirement Talk

Longtime Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, 36, is slated for a news conference amid retirement speculation. He’s spent 14 seasons in Tampa Bay and is currently a free agent, with no indication he’ll play elsewhere. GM Jason Licht said the team would welcome him back if he wants to play, and the Bucs’ signings of inside linebackers Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom suggest they’re preparing for life without David.

via NBC Sports|

#lavonte-david #news-conference #nfl

sports23 days ago•13 min saved

Five Big NFL Roster Holes to Fill in 2026 Offseason

Five teams—Patriots, Bears, Titans, Buccaneers and Jaguars—still face major roster gaps as the 2026 offseason unfolds: New England needs an edge rusher (potential trades or first‑round help), Chicago must shore up its secondary, Tennessee seeks a true WR1 (via trade or Day‑2 draft options), Tampa Bay aims to boost the pass rush through the draft, and Jacksonville must rebuild its back seven with free‑agent signings and Day‑2 picks. The piece also explores concrete paths such as pursuing a top-edge rusher, veteran DBs, and strategic trades or draft moves to fill these holes.

via NFL.com|

#chicago-bears #jacksonville-jaguars #new-england-patriots

sports23 days ago•4 min saved

Licht: Bucs offered more to Evans, but he chose a new chapter with the 49ers

Jason Licht said Tampa Bay’s initial offer to Mike Evans was significantly higher than the 49ers’ deal, but Evans wanted a fresh chapter after last season’s playoff miss. Licht cited Evans’ competitiveness, a crowded Bucs receiving room, and the addition of Emeka Egbuka as factors in the decision, and emphasized the team did all it could to keep him. Evans signed a three-year, $42.4 million contract with $14.3 million guaranteed with San Francisco.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#jason-licht #mike-evans #nfl-contracts

around-the-nfl23 days ago•11 min saved

Licht: No Betrayal Felt as Evans Signs with the 49ers

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht says he doesn’t feel betrayed by Mike Evans’s decision to sign with the 49ers, noting Evans earned the right to seek a new challenge and loved the team. Evans reportedly chose a fresh start and a more challenging offense, even accepting less money, with Licht saying Tampa made a higher offer but Evans prioritized opportunity elsewhere.

via NFL.com|

#around-the-nfl #free-agency #mike-evans

nfl23 days ago•4 min saved

Bucs Offered Evans More, But He Chose SF for a New Challenge

The Buccaneers offered Mike Evans a significantly higher contract than the 49ers, but Evans opted for a new chapter with San Francisco on a three-year, $42.5 million deal. Licht said Evans was the best offensive player TB has had, and noted the crowded Tampa WR room and Evans’ desire for a fresh challenge as factors in the move, with SF providing a clearer No. 1 role.

via NBC Sports|

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sports24 days ago•2 min saved

Licht: Evans sought a new challenge after leaving the Buccaneers

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Mike Evans could have re-signed with Tampa Bay, but Evans chose a new challenge with the San Francisco 49ers after last week’s free-agent move. Licht emphasized there were no hard feelings and that Tampa had done everything possible, while the club now looks to the future with Emeka Egbuka and other receivers.

via NBC Sports|

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sports29 days ago•3 min saved

Gainwell Exits Steelers for Buccaneers After 2025 Breakout

Kenneth Gainwell, who emerged as Pittsburgh’s most dynamic offensive weapon in the 2025 season, left in free agency to sign a two-year, $14 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Steelers replaced him with Rico Dowdle as Jaylen Warren remains a key back and Kaleb Johnson was drafted. Gainwell has said he initially wanted to play in Pittsburgh but is grateful for the opportunity in Tampa, and his 2025 production helped showcase his abilities. The Steelers hope Dowdle and Warren can carry the load as Johnson develops.

via Steeler Nation|

#gainwell #kaleb-johnson #pittsburgh-steelers

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Buccaneers bid farewell to Mike Evans as Ring of Honor awaits

After 12 seasons with the Buccaneers, wide receiver Mike Evans leaves as the franchise’s all-time leading offensive player. The Glazer family publicly thanks him, confirms a Ring of Honor tribute, and says his eventual Hall of Fame career will be honored, while noting his next chapter remains undecided (the piece mentions a potential destination in San Francisco).

via NBC Sports|

#glazer-family #hall-of-fame #mike-evans

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Evans bolts Bucs for 49ers on three-year deal

Mike Evans leaves the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 12 seasons to sign a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers; deal terms are not disclosed, but reports suggest offers around $27 million per year.

via NBC Sports|

#free-agency #mike-evans #nfl

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Mike Evans Heads to 49ers on Three-Year Contract, Leaving Buccaneers After 12 Seasons

Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans agreed to a three-year, $60.4 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers, ending his 12-year run with the Buccaneers as he pursues a new challenge. Tampa Bay leaders praised Evans as a franchise icon, while Evans’ camp cited his desire for a fresh chapter. He comes to a 49ers receiving corps looking to add veteran production following a 2025 season cut short by a broken collarbone, with the franchise hoping he can contribute to title contention.

via Bleacher Report|

#mike-evans #nfl-free-agency #san-francisco-49ers

nfl1 month ago•12 min saved

Mike Evans switches to 49ers, closing a 12-year Buccaneers chapter

Mike Evans agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, ending his 12-season run in Tampa Bay that included a 2020 Super Bowl title and a record-tying stretch of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Despite a 2025 injury-shortened year, the 6-foot-5 receiver remains a top outside threat and should bolster San Francisco’s receiving corps as Tampa Bay pivots with Chris Godwin and younger options.

via NFL.com|

#free-agency #mike-evans #nfl