TAMPA — Bucs linebacker Kwon Alexander has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Patriots, missing a third straight game with a hamstring injury.
Linebacker Lavonte David (ankle) and safety Keith Tandy (hip) have not practiced this week and are doubtful. The same is true for safety T.J. Ward, but he had limited participation in practice Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving open the possibility of him playing tonight.
Rookie Kendell Beckwith and backup Adarius Glanton will again step into every-down roles in place of Alexander and David — they played every snap Sunday against the Giants and combined for 15 tackles.