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In a sitdown with Joe and a few other reporters at One Buc Palace this afternoon, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht updated the status of free agent Lavonte David.
David has not told the Bucs whether he wants to play in 2026, Licht said, but Licht has been talking personally with David and the Bucs have an “open door” for David to be on the roster. Licht called it “a special case” and Bucs ownership is on board with that approach.
Joe asked Licht if that open door could extend all the way to training camp. Licht said it absolutely could.
Asked if Mike Evans’ decision could impact David’s decision, Licht shut that down quickly. “None. Individual decision,” Licht said.