Lavonte David Retires, Baker Mayfield's Bright Future

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, a fourteen-year veteran and Super Bowl champion, announces retirement. Known for his impressive stats and leadership, David leaves behind franchise records and a legacy of excellence. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, who joined the team in 2022, pays tribute to Davids impact both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Mayfield himself had a strong 2025 season, despite the teams playoff miss, setting the stage for another Super Bowl run in the final year of his contract. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db3aaa70aa30dd7c