Lavonte David

The New England Patriots went on a spending spree in free agency this offseason, signing a plethora of new talent. However, the Pats aren't Jim Trotter's free agency winners. That honor belongs to two teams who've taken care of their own.

NFL free agency is off and running, with a flurry of activity to open up the new league year. So far, which teams have made the biggest moves -- and non-moves? Marc Sessler provides his unique analysis.

The Patriots and Buccaneers were both active on Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period but took very different approaches. Gregg Rosenthal identifies their paths along with the biggest takeaways from Monday's moves.

The Buccaneers and linebacker Lavonte David have agreed on a two-year extension worth $25 million, Ian Rapoport reports. The deal includes three voidable years to reduce David's cap hit in 2021, per Mike Garafolo.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks reveals the one decision Russell Wilson must make at this stage of his career and prioritizes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' long list of free agents. 

As we enter prime roster-reconstruction season across the NFL, Adam Schein identifies nine pending free agents who simply CANNOT be allowed to walk out the door.

After winning Super Bowl LV, the next task for Tampa Bay Buccaneers brass is to retain much of the talent that helped lift a Lombardi Trophy to make a run at a repeat.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks breaks down Tampa's blueprint for stopping K.C. and explains why teams should be cautious about chasing Carson Wentz.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters Monday -- the day after Kansas City's humbling loss to the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV -- that he and his team need to find ways to be more efficient next season.

The Super Bowl champion Buccaneers face a number of roster questions heading into the offseason, but head coach Bruce Arians is confident Tampa Bay will return the majority of this year's title team.

Jim Trotter examines the dominant performance of Todd Bowles' Buccaneers defense, which completely stifled the mighty Kansas City Chiefs offense in Super Bowl LV. 

Lavonte David's eyes have seen a lot in Tampa Bay, and for his first eight seasons there, most of it wasn't good. Multiple head coaches, multiple coordinators, but just one winning season. But that all changed in March of this past year.

Patrick Mahomes and the AFC's top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs square off with host Tom Brady and the NFC's fifth-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday's Super Bowl LV, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

Facing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV will be the greatest challenge of Devin White's young career, but his dominant postseason performance has already shown no moment to be too big for the Bucs linebacker, Jim Trotter writes.

Bucs receiver Antonio Brown (knee), linebacker Lavonte David (hamstring), and safeties Jordan Whitehead (shoulder) and Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) were all limited in Wednesday's session.

Is Tom Brady a system quarterback? Should the Buccaneers try to blitz Patrick Mahomes? Has Rob Gronkowski lost a step? Keegan Abdoo and Mike Band use Next Gen Stats to discern the truth behind some bold narratives surrounding Super Bowl LV.

Tom Brady and the fifth-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Lambeau Field to face Aaron Rodgers and the top-seeded Green Bay Packers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, which kicks off at 3:05 p.m. ET on FOX.

Who will prevail in a dream quarterback matchup between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers? Can the breakout Bills knock off the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs? Gregg Rosenthal picks the winner of each NFL conference championship game.

Four lower-seeded teams came out of Super Wild Card Weekend victorious, but can they keep it going in the Divisional Round this weekend? Nick Shook provides one Next Gen Stat that gives each playoff underdog hope.

Recent NFL history has shown us champions that have overcome adversity and gone on deep playoff runs. Led by Tampa Bay, several teams this year are looking to parlay their seasonal setbacks into Super Bowl success, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks says Ben Roethlisberger is back in a major way. Plus, thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa's promotion, the real reason why Tampa Bay is a contender and much more.

Week 6 delivered lessons across the NFL. Marc Sessler spotlights what's hot (statement performances from the Steelers and Buccaneers) and what's not (shameful showings by the Vikings and Cowboys).

Gregg Rosenthal spies teams that faced a Week 6 fork in the road. Did D'Andre Swift's Lions turn toward the light? Are Kirk Cousins' Vikings bound for darkness?

The sixth Sunday of this unparalleled NFL season was full of resounding statements. Who authored the most impressive performances of the day? Adam Schein list his top nine.

Gil Brandt lists his top five Defensive Player of the Year candidates through Week 4 -- and some fresh faces rank highly.

Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David joins "Free Agency Frenzy" to discuss his return to the Tampa Bay for the 2021 season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports linebacker Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree to two-year deal.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo: "There is still a good chance" Lavonte David returns to Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports on Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David's future with the team in free agency.

Which Tampa Bay Buccaneers free agents are most likely to leave this offseason? NFL Network's James Palmer weighs in.

Watch the best plays by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense from the 2020 NFL regular season and 2020 playoffs.

Watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlights from Super Bowl LV.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte Davis answers media questions ahead of his team's matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall's Top 5 impactful players of Super Bowl LV.

Listen to the best mic'd up sound from Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans and linebacker Lavonte David as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Green Bay Packers in the 2020 NFC Championship to move on the Super Bowl LV.

NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall says Tampa Bay Buccaneers have NFL's top ILB duo in Lavonte David, Devin White.

Watch the highlights of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' standout defensive plays of the 2020 NFL postseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David shares biggest challenge defending Saints' offense.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest and David Carr give out game balls for Super Wild Card Weekend.

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Football Team highlights during Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2020 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David gets to Taylor Heinicke on the blitz for clutch sack.

Watch all of the highlights from the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Week 17 matchup in the 2020 NFL regular season.

Watch the full highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense stops the Carolina Panthers on fourth down.

Watch the highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook fumbles the ball away to Tampa Bay at the goal line.

Nate Burleson breaks down Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David's tackling technique for NFL Way To Play Week 6.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David joins "NFL Total Access" for an interview.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 6.