The Bucs need to plan for what comes after Lavonte David because despite his return, linebacker remains an issue.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted Lavonte David back and he wanted to come back, and the two sides got it done. David re-signed with the Buccaneers on Thursday, priming him for his 14th season in the NFL — all with the Buccaneers.

A familiar face is staying with Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers have come to terms on a one-year deal with former All-Pro linebacker Lavonte David. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, it's a one-year, $10 million deal with $9 million guaranteed.

Lavonte David, with 36 words on Instagram, announced Friday night that he will return for a 14th season with the Bucs. “I love the game too much to give it up just yet,” David wrote. ”Good Lord blessing me with another opportunity so I figured I should take advantage of it! Tampa, I’m not done yet! See you soon!"

The inside linebacker market is drying up quickly, with Zack Baun, Bobby Wagner and now Lavonte David re-signing.

One of the great Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the last decade will spend his 14th season with the franchise in 2025. Linebacker Lavonte David has signed a one-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Bucs,

Linebacker Lavonte David is returning to his longtime team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, his agent, Ron Butler, told ESPN om Friday.

Veteran linebacker Lavonte David is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 14th season. The team announced Friday that David has agreed to terms. A person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that David’s one-year deal is worth $10 million with $9 million guaranteed.

Lavonte David is back. And he has more football to play. David has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 13 seasons now, and heading into his 14th, he had to think about potentially retiring from the game of football as he has for the last few seasons.