TAMPA — Maybe it was just fate or perhaps faith, but the Bucs decided not to add an inside linebacker in the draft.

Lavonte David, at 35, is returning for his 14th season after signing a one-year contract in March. K.J. Britt signed with the Dolphins as a free agent.

But as much as anything, the reason the Bucs didn’t feel the need to address the position in the draft is their belief in SirVocea Dennis. The third-year pro played in only four games in 2024 before suffering a shoulder injury .

Dennis was asked if the decision was a vote of confidence in his abilities.

“I think my confidence remains the same, honestly. It was just the competition level,” Dennis said. “Bring in a guy, and you have to compete 100 times more, you know what I mean? So now, stay comfortable. Stay healthy a

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