Lavonte David

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Inside Linebacker
Age: 34y-10m-11d (Jan 23, 1990)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: US
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round 2 (#58 overall), 2012
Agent(s): Ron Butler (Agency1 Athlete Management Group)
2024 Cap Hit

$8,500,000

2024 Cash

$8,500,000

Career Earnings

$94,447,757

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Lavonte David signed a 1 year , $8,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $8,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,500,000. In 2024, David will earn a base salary of $4,000,000 and a signing bonus of $4,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $8,500,000 and a dead cap value of $8,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,500,000
Total GTD:
$8,500,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2024 34 $8,500,000 3.33% $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
2025 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2024 34 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $8,500,000 3.33% $8,500,000
2025 35
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 34 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
Contract Notes

  • Fully Guaranteed
  • Playing Time + Improvement Incentives
    $250,00 each for
    - 65% Regular Season Snaps +
    - Top 10 in Points Allowed + Improvement in Net Yards per Passing Play, Net Yards, Recovery/Return TDs
    - Top 10 in Net Yards
  • Playoff Incentives
    65% Regular Season Snaps + 
    Team Improvement in Net Yards per Passing Play, Net Yards or  Recovery/Return TDs
    $250,000 per Playoff Game Active (max $1M)

Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023 Free Agent

Lavonte David signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $3,335,000 signing bonus, $3,335,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. In 2024, David will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $2,668,000 and a dead cap value of $2,668,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,335,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,335,000
Total GTD:
$3,335,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2022 Extension

Lavonte David signed a 2 year , $25,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000. In 2024, David will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $2,285,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $25,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$17,500,000
Total GTD:
$20,000,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2015-2020 Rookie Extension

Lavonte David signed a 5 year , $50,250,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $25,556,418 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,050,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $50,250,000
Average Salary:
$10,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$5,738,418
Total GTD:
$25,556,418
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2012-2015 Rookie

Lavonte David signed a 4 year , $3,596,732 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $964,896 signing bonus, $1,363,896 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $899,183.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,596,732
Average Salary:
$899,183
Signing Bonus:
$964,896
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,363,896
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$94,447,757

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2012 22
Active
$1,354,896
$1,354,896
2013 23
Active
$547,806
$1,902,702
2014 24
Active
$705,612
$2,608,314
2015 25
Active
$5,889,443
$8,497,757
2016 26
Active
$10,000,000
$18,497,757
2017 27
Active
$6,000,000
$24,497,757
2018 28
Active
$8,750,000
$33,247,757
2019 29
Active
$9,750,000
$42,997,757
2020 30
Active
$10,750,000
$53,747,757
 Champion
2021 31
Active
$12,500,000
$66,247,757
2022 32
Active
$12,500,000
$78,747,757
2023 33
Active
$7,200,000
$85,947,757
2024 34
Active
$8,500,000
$94,447,757
Total      
$94,447,757
$94,447,757
Total
$94,447,757

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $66,371,836 $20,224,896 $5,000,000 - $125,000 $2,726,025 $94,447,757
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2012
22
$390,000
$964,896
$1,354,896
$1,354,896
2013
23
$547,806
$547,806
$1,902,702
2014
24
$705,612
$705,612
$2,608,314
2015
25
$738,418
$5,000,000
$125,000
$26,025
$5,889,443
$8,497,757
2016
26
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$18,497,757
2017
27
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$24,497,757
2018
28
$8,750,000
$8,750,000
$33,247,757
2019
29
$9,750,000
$9,750,000
$42,997,757
2020
30
$10,750,000
$10,750,000
$53,747,757
2021
31
$1,075,000
$11,425,000
$12,500,000
$66,247,757
2022
32
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$78,747,757
2023
33
$1,165,000
$3,335,000
$2,700,000
$7,200,000
$85,947,757
2024
34
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
$8,500,000
$94,447,757
Total
$66,371,836
$20,224,896
$5,000,000
$125,000
$2,726,025
$94,447,757
$94,447,757
Total
$66,371,836
$20,224,896
$5,000,000
$125,000
$2,726,025
$94,447,757

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
13 $66,371,836 $20,224,896 $5,000,000 - $125,000 $2,726,025 $94,447,757

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 TB 16 - 18 Foot
  • Sep 13, 2024 Fined $11,255 Excessive Facemask against Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 22, 2024 Signed a 1 year $8.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 10, 2023 Fined $13,659 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 15, 2023 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Sep 17, 2021 Fined $12,875 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Dallas (DAL)
  • Mar 09, 2021 Signed a 2 year $25 million contract extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Aug 09, 2015 Signed a 5 year $50.25 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • May 18, 2012 Signed a 4 year $3.59 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 27, 2012 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 2 (#58 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 13, 2024 Excessive Facemask against Washington (WAS) $11,255
Nov 10, 2023 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Houston (HOU) $13,659
Sep 17, 2021 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Dallas (DAL) $12,875
Sep 13, 2013 Unnecessary Roughness against Geno Smith $7,875
Fines: 4 $45,664
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 TB 12 12 798 96.70 3 85 52 33 3 1
2023 TB 15 15 957 85.00 5 133 86 47 1 0
2022 TB 17 17 1,075 95.90 3 124 80 44 1 0
2021 TB 12 12 787 84.60 2 97 63 34 2 0
2020 TB 16 15 1,056 99.30 2 117 82 35 3 1
2019 TB 16 16 1,160 99.50 1 122 82 40 3 1
2018 TB 14 14 922 88.10 4 119 94 25 1 0
2017 TB 13 13 817 76.70 0 100 75 25 4 0
2016 TB 16 16 1,041 98.10 5 87 67 20 4 1
2015 TB 16 16 1,093 99.50 3 147 85 62 2 3
2014 TB 14 14 919 84.00 1 145 101 44 4 0
2013 TB 16 16 1,022 98.00 6 145 105 39 2 5
2012 TB 16 16 1,059 98.60 2 139 112 27 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 13, 2024
Fined $11,255 Excessive Facemask against Washington (WAS)
Mar 22, 2024
Signed a 1 year $8.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Nov 10, 2023
Fined $13,659 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Houston (HOU)
Mar 15, 2023
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Sep 17, 2021
Fined $12,875 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Dallas (DAL)
Mar 09, 2021
Signed a 2 year $25 million contract extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
Aug 09, 2015
Signed a 5 year $50.25 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
May 18, 2012
Signed a 4 year $3.59 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Apr 27, 2012
Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 2 (#58 overall)

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