Buccaneers' Lavonte David Reveals What Led to Retirement

Apr 12, 2026 7:50 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Lavonte David appeared as a guest speaker on Speakeasy, a late-night sports show, and revealed what led to his retirement after 14 seasons in the NFL. 

David said he pondered retirement heavily heading into last season and his lingering knee issues not make the thought disappear. He also said his hesitation this offseason strengthened his feelings about retiring. 

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