Bucs Fill David's Shoes with Vets, Draft Pick

0:00On March 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneer's linebacker Lavante David has retired after 14 seasons with the team. He's one of the franchises all-time greats, with a Super Bowl ring and a spot waiting in the team's ring of honor, and many expect him to reach the. Prof. Hall of Fame someday. The Buccaneers wasted no time planning for life without him. They signed veteran Alex Anzalon, who started plenty of games over nine NFL years with the Saints and Lions, bringing solid tackling skills, and experienced to the middle of the defense. They also added Christian Rose Boom, a Super Bowl winner from the Rams, who offers depth with his starts and interceptions from five seasons of play. These moves give the team reliable options right away to feel the void. Looking to the future, Tampa Bay plans to grab a promising linebacker in the first few rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. League college standouts like those from Texas Tech, Cincinnati, and Georgia could step in and contribute early.

1:01With these veterans in place and a high draft pick on the way, the Buccaneers look ready to transition smoothly into a new chapter on defense. NFL News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey, with the story.