Bucs Sign Vets, Eye Draft for Linebacker Help

0:00On March 27, Lavante David is hanging up his cleats after 14 seasons anchoring the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's defense. The longtime linebacker announced his retirement this week, ending a stellar career that's likely headed for the Hall of Fame. Tampa Bay wasted no time replacing him, signing veterans Alex Anzalone and Christian Roseboom to bolster the middle of their defense. Anzalone brings five years of experience from the Detroit Lions where he helped build a winning culture as a steady leader. Over nine NFL seasons, he's racked up more than 600 tackles, 13 sacks, and four picks in 111 games. Meanwhile, 29-year-old Roseboom comes over from the Carolina Panthers where he led the team with 122 tackles last year. He's turned into attacking force lately, with 336 stops over the past three seasons, and he'll reunite with former Panthers. Teammate Ashahn Robinson on the Bucks line. The team is also eyeing the NFL draft for more linebacker help, with mock drafts linking them to Texas Techstar Jacob Rodriguez, a top college.

1:03Defender who earned big awards this year. Still, most projections have him going later, around the middle of the second round. With these veteran additions already in place, Tampa Bay seems set to keep their defense strong as they gear up for the new season. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.