NFL Free Agency 2026: Tampa Bay Buccaneers look for long term successor to $7M veteran linebacker

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David faces a retirement or return decision just like Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. His choice impacts the team’s NFL free agency plans for 2026 since he is an unrestricted free agent. David recently expressed he feels good and healthy but is genuinely undecided on retirement or return. He wants to spend more time with his daughter. But his team wants him back. The ball is in his court but time’s running out. Detroit Lions’ linebacker Alex Anzalone could become a potential successor under Todd Bowles’ guidance.