“He’s Been In The Building Doing Some Rehab”
February 25th, 2026
Lavonte David news.
Does this smell like the move of a player ready to retire?
Guess what Lavonte David has been doing during some of his winter vacation. He’s been at One Buc Palace.
Keep in mind David is known for spending his offseasons in his hometown of Miami.
The news came from Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht himself, speaking yesterday on WDAE radio (shortly before Mike Evans’ oily agent embarrassed himself). Licht said he doesn’t know what David is thinking right now regarding a decision to play in 2026. However, Licht said, “I know he’s been in the building doing some rehab.”
Why would David be doing “rehab” with the Bucs if he isn’t leaning toward playing next season?
It’s not like David had a major injury and he is a pending free agent. Perhaps David had offseason surgery, a cleanup on his knee? Joe is speculating, but man, Joe is very curious as to David’s motivation to be at team headquarters.
David might want the Bucs to watch him train — to see how strong and responsive his body is in hopes of scoring a bigger contract offer.
The David situation is getting interesting. Bucs officials plan to meet with David’s representative(s) this week.