David finished Sunday's loss to the Giants with nine tackles (four solo).

EDGE Analysis

David logged 65 snaps in Sunday's defeat, 14 fewer than his Week 2 total, but the 29-year-old linebacker still led the Buccaneers with nine tackles. In addition to leading his team in tackles, David finished the game with both a pass deflection and a quarterback hit.

David logged seven tackles (two solo) in the Buccaneers' 20-14 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

David came through with his second seven-tackle tally in as many games to open the new season, although he played a complementary role on a greater percentage of those stops than usual. The veteran linebacker seems to have quickly hit his stride in coordinator Todd Bowles' 3-4 scheme and has also allowed just one completion over the first four attempts that have come his way while in primary coverage over the first two games.

David recorded seven tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed in the Buccaneers' 31-17 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

David had limited experience with coordinator Todd Bowles' 3-4 scheme this summer, as an early-August procedure to address a torn meniscus curtailed his training camp and wiped out his entire preseason. However, the veteran linebacker was ready to roll for the opener and didn't miss a beat, checking in second in tackles on the afternoon to safety Jordan Whitehead. Fantasy managers holding David in IDP leagues have to be encouraged by the prospect of what the 29-year-old might be capable of the more game reps he gets in the new defense.

David is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

David appears back to full health after undergoing minor knee surgery early August. The star veteran will suit up alongside rookie first-round pick Devin White and solidify Tampa Bay's interior linebacker group versus San Francisco.

David (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Eduardo Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

David underwent a minor knee procedure in early August, and appears to be coming into health just in time for Sunday's season opener. He and rookie first-rounder Devin White will man the Buccaneer' interior linebacker corps as they look to improve on a 2018 season that saw them go 5-11.

David (knee) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran seems to be still recovering from a knee procedure to address a torn meniscus in early August, but is making strides towards a return. That fact that David was able to practice in some capacity bodes well for his chances to suit up Sunday. Expect the team to continue to update his status as Week 1 draws closer.

David (knee) is expected to resume practicing next Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

David underwent a procedure to address a torn meniscus in his left knee earlier in August, and appears to be recovering on schedule. There's optimism that Davis will be ready to go Week 1, and a return to practice Tuesday would likely be essential to that timetable. When healthy, the veteran linebacker projects as a top-end option in IDP formats.

Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that David recently underwent a procedure to address a torn meniscus in his left knee, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Arians relayed that he doesn't expect David to miss the Buccaneers' Week 1 matchup with the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

While any procedure this close to the start of the season is at least somewhat concerning, the Buccaneers are optimistic that a lighter load in training camp and during the exhibition slate will be all David needs to get ready for Week 1. After missing only two games through his first five seasons in the league, David has shown more durability concerns the last two years, sitting out three contests in 2017 and two in 2018. Assuming he's good to go for the start of the season, however, David should remain an elite IDP option, especially now that fellow inside linebacker Kwon Alexander (45 stops in six games in 2018) is plying his trade in San Francisco and won't be around to pilfer tackles from the 29-year-old.

Head coach Bruce Arians confirmed Saturday that David is dealing with a knee issue and will be evaluated further, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The star linebacker has been enjoying an impressive camp while adapting to new coordinator Todd Bowles' 3-4 scheme. However, David missed practice both Friday and Saturday with what Arians confirmed was swelling. Consider David day-to-day for the time being.

David totaled nine tackles (seven solo) in the Buccaneers' 34-32 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

David was in the familiar position of pacing the team in tackles on the afternoon. It was a fitting cap on another strong season for the veteran linebacker, who finished with his best tackle tally since the 2015 campaign despite missing two games, and who also logged 3.5 sacks after being shut out in that category for the first time in his career last season. The 28-year-old remains under contract through 2020, and although he failed to log an interception for the second straight season in 2018, he still demonstrated his penchant for impact plays with a pair of fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, 11 tackles for loss and two defensed passes.