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Bucs journal: Lavonte David, Kwon Alexander expected out vs. Giants

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter greets Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer following an NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. The Vikings beat the Buccaneers 34-17. LOREN ELLIOTT | Times

TAMPA — The Bucs are preparing to face the Giants on Sunday without top LBs Lavonte David and Kwon Alexander, who remain sidelined with ankle and hamstring injuries, respectively.

Both missed practice again Wednesday.

Defensive coordinator Mike Smith said rookie Kendell Beckwith, a third-round draft pick from LSU, would be given the helmet transmitter and responsible for calling the defense.