David recorded nine tackles, including six solo, in Sunday's 48-40 win over New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

David recorded over 140 tackles per season over his first four years, but he's averaged just 94 tackles the past two campaigns. His nine tackles made for a strong start, though the defense did not play spectacularly well, allowing 40 points in what was still a winning effort. Things don't get any easier for the Buccaneers in Week 2 as they take on the defending-champion Eagles in Tampa Bay.

David, who tallied three solo tackles and a fumble recovery in the Buccaneers' 30-14 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday, logged an impressive interception in Wednesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The star linebacker has been in impressive form since the beginning of camp, with that caliber of performance also translating well to preseason games. David's solid effort versus the Titans was followed by a nifty pick in Wednesday's session, one in which he cut underneath a running back while roaming the weak side of the defense. David was more productive from a tackle perspective in Year 2 of coordinator Mike Smith's scheme last season, upping his career-low total of 87 stops in 2016 (over 16 games) to 101 over 13 contests last season while also forcing and recovering a career-best five fumbles. However, he failed to record a sack for the first time in his career in 2017, an anomaly that David will look to rectify in short order this coming season.

David tallied six tackles (five solo) -- including one for loss -- in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

The six-year veteran finished the 2017 campaign with at least six tackles in his last eight contests, a welcome sight after he'd posted an atypical three stops apiece in two of the three games prior to the onset of that stretch. David was considerably more productive in his second season in defensive coordinator Mike Smith's scheme, upping his tackle total from 87 to 101 despite playing in three fewer games and also posting career bests in forced fumbles (five) and fumble recoveries (five). David did fail to log an interception for only the second time in his career, but he projects to once again serve as an above-average IDP option in Smith's aggressive in 2018.

David totaled 11 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

David was listed as questionable for Sunday's game after sitting out Week 15, but was able to play all 66 defensive snaps in the contest. The 11 tackles marked the third time this season the 27-year-old broke into double digits, although he does have yet to register a sack in 2017.

David (hamstring) is active for Sunday's tilt against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

David missed last week's game against Atlanta but was able to return to practice this week. He's expect to return to the starting lineup and see his typical role on defense.

David (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A limited participant at every practice this week, David is hoping to avoid a second consecutive absence. He seems to be truly questionable, potentially coming down to a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Another absence would free up snaps for Adarius Glanton and Kendell Beckwith, but Kwon Alexander would still be the clear IDP of choice in the Tampa Bay linebacking corps.

David (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

David failed to practice throughout the entirety of Week 15 prep after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 14 against the Lions. His return Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity, provides a sliver of optimism for his potential Week 16 availability, although soft tissue injuries such as David's are notorious for being unpredictable. The final two practice reports of the week should provide much greater insight into the 27-year-old linebacker's chances of suiting up this coming Sunday against the Panthers.

The Buccaneers have listed David (hamstring) as out for Monday's matchup against the Falcons, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

David racked up 13 tackles (12 solo) in last week's 21-24 loss to the Lions, but also acquired a hamstring injury during the contest. He was unable to participate in practice throughout the week, rendering this decision relatively unsurprising. The 27-year-old linebacker's absence will mark his first since Week 5. Riley Bullough and Devante Bond figure to see expanded roles as a result.

David was listed as a non-participant at Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

David presumably suffered the injury in last week's loss to the Lions. Although he was listed as a non-participant, the 27-year-old was seen going through drills without a helmet, so the team just may be exercising caution. His status will need to be monitored as the week progresses.

David compiled 14 tackles (13 solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions and also recovered a fumble.

EDGE Analysis

David equaled the season high in stops he'd posted back in Week 7 against the Bills. The 27-year-old defensive maven has posted no fewer than six stops in six consecutive contests, and he needs just 15 tackles over the last three games to reach the century mark in that category for a fifth time in his six-year career.