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Bucs React to Lavonte David's Extension

Bucs players, and GM Jason Licht, congratulate LB Lavonte David on social media.

Aug 10, 2015 at 02:36 AM

On Sunday night, linebacker Lavonte David and the Buccaneers agreed to terms on a contract extension. More information regarding the extension will be provided later in the day on Buccaneers.com. David will also hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EST to discuss his extension with the media. Following the announcement, David's teammates, and GM, took to social media to congratulate him.

Congrats to the bro @LavonteDavid54 on the new deal...i dont know anybody more selfless and more deserving than him!! ✊🏾💯
— danny lansanah (@dannylan51) August 10, 2015

Happy for my bro @lavontedavid54 for the contract extension. He deserves every penny. Let's get this… https://t.co/hStLsMwc3Z
— Alterraun Verner (@Alvern_1) August 9, 2015

Congrats to my brotha for life @LavonteDavid54 on his new contract. Good to know we'll have each other's back for years to come!! Go Bucs!!
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) August 9, 2015

Congrats to @LavonteDavid54 on the contract extension! Best Lb in the league!

— Matthew Masifilo (@MMasifilo) August 9, 2015

Congrats to my brother @LavonteDavid54 !! Well deserved !! Never seen a guy with so much heart and determination be so selfless !!
— Da'Quan Bowers (@DaQuanBowers91) August 9, 2015

Congrats @LavonteDavid54 great leader an teammate #welldeserved
— Brandon Myers (@myersb83) August 9, 2015

Generations of #Huskers fans are very proud today. #GoBigRed #SiegeTheDay pic.twitter.com/Iq6Ss7esUk
— Jason Licht (@jasonrlicht) August 9, 2015

Congrats to my brother @LavonteDavid54 on the contract extension one of the hardest working players I've ever been around!! Well deserved
— Johnthan Banks (@JBanks_27) August 10, 2015

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