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Bucs strengthen linebacker position through offseason additions

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Bucs strengthen linebacker position through offseason additions

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' linebacker unit received attention for its upgrades during the offseason. Despite not making ESPN's top-10 list for positional improvements, the team successfully addressed significant needs after the retirement of Lavonte David. The Buccaneers secured veteran Alex Anzalone and drafted Josiah Trotter to enhance their defense. ESPN noted the difficulty in replacing David due to his strong performance in recent years. The overall assessment is that these changes have positioned the Buccaneers better for the upcoming season, even if they did not rank among the top teams in improvements.

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•Tampa Bay entered the offseason needing linebacker reinforcements
•Lavonte David's retirement created a significant gap
•Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter were added to the roster
•ESPN acknowledges the upgrades but doesn't rank Tampa Bay in the top 10
•Improvements are seen as crucial for the upcoming 2026 season

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4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs mentioned among the biggest offseason position upgrades

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The Buccaneers did not make ESPN's top-10 list of offseason position upgrades, but their work at linebacker still earned recognition.
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Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:25 PM
Bucs mentioned among the biggest offseason position upgrades
The Buccaneers did not make ESPN's top-10 list of offseason position upgrades, but their work at linebacker still earned recognition.

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