Lavonte David voices regret over early retirement from Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Lavonte David expressed regret about retiring shortly after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. in the 2026 NFL Draft. During an interview, David mentioned a conversation with Bain, who wished he had delayed his retirement for another year. The Buccaneers have replaced David by signing Alex Anzalone and drafting Josiah Trotter, showing they are moving forward without him. Despite David's sentiments, the team appears to have no intention of seeking his return as the season approaches.
- •Lavonte David retired earlier this offseason.
- •He spoke with Rueben Bain after Bain was drafted.
- •Alex Anzalone is now part of the Buccaneers' defense.
- •The Buccaneers drafted Josiah Trotter for added depth.
- •Team looks to support Bain and other young players.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro Expresses Regret Over Early Retirement
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have slid under the radar nearly all offseason long. While they’ve been involved in recent storylines […]
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