Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lavonte David - #54 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 233 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/23/1990 |
| Birthplace | Miami, FL |
| College | Nebraska |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 2nd round, 26th pick by Buccaneers |
LB Alston joins Bucs
The Buccaneers announced they signed LB Jon Alston late Friday.
Bucs face decision on WR Clayton
It appears Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton's job is safe for now, but that could change in August.
Bucs trade for Eagles WR Brown
The Buccaneers announced they acquired WR Reggie Brown from the Eagles for a 2011 sixth-round draft pick.
Bucs cut three players
With hours to go before free agency begins, P Josh Bidwell, P Dirk Johnson and CB Torrie Cox will be available after being released by Tampa Bay.
NFC South team needs
With No. 1 WR Antonio Bryant departing in free agency, wide receiver is a pressing need for the Buccaneers. PFW continues its series in which it examines the needs of each team, analyzing the NFC South.
Bucs’ emphasis will be on draft, trades, not free agency
Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik prepared the team's fans for the potential disappointment that will come when the Bucs are not major players for the top available players when free agency begins March 5.
Report: Bucs LB Hayes out 3-4 months
Buccaneers WLB Geno Hayes will be kept out of offseason practice for 3-4 months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Reports: Bucs hire Van Pelt to coach QBs
The Buccaneers have hired former Bills offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to become their quarterbacks coach.
Dominik praises Morris’ growth as head coach
Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik tells PFW he was impressed with head coach Raheem Morris' evolution as a head coach, in an exclusive interview during Senior Bowl practices.
Bucs concerned about Penn’s conditioning habits
The Buccaneers are expected to re-sign OLT Donald Penn, we hear, but sources say it would be no surprise if the team spends an early draft pick on a left tackle this offseason as well.
Allegations make Phillips’ return to Bucs even less likely
The Buccaneers were expected to allow S Jermaine Phillips to sign elsewhere when he became a free agent this offseason, and recent events have made his return even more of a longshot.
Bucs' Phillips arrested on felony battery charges
Buccaneers S Jermaine Phillips was arrested at 4:50 a.m. Sunday for allegedly strangling his wife in a domestic dispute, according to an arrest report from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Website.
Bucs re-evaluating college scouting department
The Buccaneers announced one day after the season ended that Raheem Morris would be returning as head coach, but the team is re-evaluating its college scouting staff, we hear, and there could be some changes made.
Bucs confirm that Morris will return
The Buccaneers' ownership ended the speculation about head coach Raheem Morris' future on Monday.
Ruud reliable throughout trying year for Bucs
It has been a rough year for everyone involved in Tampa. Barrett Ruud, however, is still among the league leaders in tackles with 125 and he's an undisputed leader of a young corps of players on defense.
