Overview
- David recovered a late Rico Dowdle fumble to help seal a 16-14 victory over the Panthers in the regular-season finale.
- His final tackle tied Derrick Brooks for the most in Buccaneers history, with 1,716 career stops reported.
- After the game, he said he has not decided on playing in 2026 and will pray on it and speak with his family before sharing a decision.
- The Buccaneers would clinch the NFC South if the Saints beat the Falcons, which could give David another home playoff game.
- With his future uncertain, early mock drafts have linked Tampa Bay to Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles as a potential successor.