TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David missed practice Thursday because of a hamstring injury.
David was limited in Wednesday’s practice, but was given the day off Thursday.
"Lavonte hasn’t missed a practice since I’ve been here," coach Lovie Smith said. "That in itself is news. But he normally bounces back fairly quick. We’re going to take every precaution we can."
Brandon Magee is David’s backup. Aside from David, the Bucs are relatively healthy, Smith said.
Running back Doug Martin (ankle) and cornerback Alterraun Verner (hamstring) took part in practice on a limited basis.
