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Buccaneers Part Ways with Lavonte David, Seek Linebacker Replacement

3/28/2026

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bid farewell to Lavonte David after 14 years with the team, creating a leadership gap.
The Buccaneers have signed some veterans.
The Buccaneers will seek a long-term solution at linebacker.
Potential candidates include Georgia’s CJ Allen, Missouri’s Josiah Trotter, and Pittsburgh’s Kyle Louis.
Texas A&M's York, a two-time captain, has drawn interest from the Buccaneers.

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Story summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bid farewell to Lavonte David after 14 years with the team, creating a leadership gap.
The Buccaneers have signed some veterans.
The Buccaneers will seek a long-term solution at linebacker.
Potential candidates include Georgia’s CJ Allen, Missouri’s Josiah Trotter, and Pittsburgh’s Kyle Louis.
Texas A&M's York, a two-time captain, has drawn interest from the Buccaneers.