The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted Lavonte David back and he wanted to come back, and the two sides got it done. David re-signed with the Buccaneers on Thursday, priming him for his 14th season in the NFL — all with the Buccaneers.

The Bucs need to plan for what comes after Lavonte David because despite his return, linebacker remains an issue.

After signing a one-year deal last week, Lavonte David is set to return for his 14th season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Linebacker Lavonte David is returning to his longtime team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, his agent, Ron Butler, told ESPN on Friday.

A familiar face is staying with Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers have come to terms on a one-year deal with former All-Pro linebacker Lavonte David. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, it's a one-year, $10 million deal with $9 million guaranteed.

One of the great Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the last decade will spend his 14th season with the franchise in 2025. Linebacker Lavonte David has signed a one-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Bucs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $9 million in guaranteed money.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran linebacker Lavonte David is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 14th season. The team announced Friday that David has agreed to terms. A person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that David’s one-year deal is worth $10 million with $9 million guaranteed.

Lavonte David will return to the Buccaneers for the 14th season of his NFL career, having made 122 tackles in the 2024 season.