“He’s Been In The Building Doing Some Rehab”
February 25th, 2026
Lavonte David news.
Does this smell like the move of a player ready to retire?
Guess what Lavonte David has been doing during some of his winter vacation. He’s been at One Buc Palace.
Keep in mind David is known for spending his offseasons in his hometown of Miami.
The news came from Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht himself, speaking yesterday on WDAE radio (shortly before Mike Evans’ oily agent embarrassed himself). Licht said he doesn’t know what David is thinking right now regarding a decision to play in 2026. However, Licht said, “I know he’s been in the building doing some rehab.”
Why would David be doing “rehab” with the Bucs if he isn’t leaning toward playing next season?
It’s not like David had a major injury and he is a pending free agent. Perhaps David had offseason surgery, a cleanup on his knee? Joe is speculating, but man, Joe is very curious as to David’s motivation to be at team headquarters.
David might want the Bucs to watch him train — to see how strong and responsive his body is in hopes of scoring a bigger contract offer.
The David situation is getting interesting. Bucs officials plan to meet with David’s representative(s) this week.
February 25th, 2026 at 1:09 pm
If he’s coming back it needs to be as LB2. At this stage of his career he can’t be your best off-ball linebacker
February 25th, 2026 at 1:13 pm
Good if it helps him in his old age but get him out now, He has contributed well. Old BrokeBucs should get access to rehab facilities and good physical health help in retirement. Old injuries surface in your old age. Of course they can afford private help if they did not squander the millions they were paid.
February 25th, 2026 at 1:26 pm
@ DOM
Agree with you, but let me add the Bucs, but if you don’t mind, if LVD comes back, we will need a LB #1, because he will be #2.
And I love the guy dearly.
February 25th, 2026 at 1:26 pm
I’m all for LVD coming back. Reduce his snaps and get some young blood in the rotation.
February 25th, 2026 at 1:28 pm
Jacob Rodriguez had formal meetings with the Cowboys and the Broncos today. And he has one more formal meeting tonight with-drum roll please…the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!
February 25th, 2026 at 1:38 pm
I’m just curious to see how well LVD is moving once his knee is healed. I mean, weekly fluid drainings last season? That will slow down even the fastest LB’s. After that knee is 100%, then let’s see if he has truly lost a step (or five), and if he hasn’t, then he should be back, assuming he still desires to play.
February 25th, 2026 at 1:40 pm
Again, you have to be realistic and plan for life without David – but if he IS healthy, does regain at least half a step from last year, then yeah – absolutely you want him back. But you have to act like he won’t be there, then if he is and is back healthy it’s a huge bonus.
February 25th, 2026 at 1:52 pm
What Rod Munch said!
February 25th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Met Lavonte at training camp six years back and he’s a class act in addition to an all time Bucs great. Hoping he retires a Buc and sticks around the building helping this organization for decades.
February 25th, 2026 at 2:24 pm
In the NFL at David’s age, you don’t regain that lost step or 2. Not at his position, it’s gone. Father time has caught up with him. Don’t know why he cannot come to terms with this. I just fear that if he returns, Bowkes will start him. Thus cementing another season in Mediocrity.
February 25th, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Tremaine Edwards is seeking a trade or will likely be released by the Bears.
February 25th, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Let’s all be honest here. That position needs an upgrade. It is Time!
February 25th, 2026 at 3:07 pm
He’d obviously be awesome depth. But need higher upside from the front 7 starters. More violence, size, and speed.