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Buccaneers' Lavonte David Hints Retirement, Styles as Replacement?

1/5/2026

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Lavonte David, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker with 14 seasons, hinted at retirement after a recent game.
He tied the franchise career tackles record with 1,716.
The Buccaneers are considering Sonny Styles (Ohio State linebacker) as a draft replacement.
Analysts praise Styles for his coverage and ball-tracking, noting he earned All-American honors in 2025 and could be a key contributor for the Buccaneers.

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Lavonte David, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker with 14 seasons, hinted at retirement after a recent game.
He tied the franchise career tackles record with 1,716.
The Buccaneers are considering Sonny Styles (Ohio State linebacker) as a draft replacement.
Analysts praise Styles for his coverage and ball-tracking, noting he earned All-American honors in 2025 and could be a key contributor for the Buccaneers.