Alualu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Burt Lauten the Steelers Director of Communication reports.
Alualu was helped off the field by teammates in the first quarter of Week 2 after sustaining a knee injury. The 34-year-old defensive tackle played 54 snaps in Week 1 and registered five tackles. Isaiah Buggs will likely see extended snaps for the rest of the contest.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Staying in Pittsburgh after all
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Alualu signed a two-year contract with the Steelers after backing out of his verbal agreement with the Jaguars on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Alualu agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million contract with the Jaguars earlier in March, but before putting pen to paper, the veteran defensive tackle contracted COVID-19, delaying his official signing. Over those 10 days, Alualu had a change of heart, and he'll stay for two more years in Pittsburgh. Alualu should start at nose tackle in 2021 after posting 38 tackles, five pass breakups and two sacks over 15 games last year.
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Jaguars' Tyson Alualu: Heading to Jacksonville
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Alualu agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract with the Jaguars on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Alualu moves back to the Jaguars team that drafted him in the first round back in 2010. He spent the past four seasons with the Steelers after opening his career with six years in Jacksonville. The defensive lineman had 38 tackles and two sacks last year in Pittsburgh.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Shakes off injury
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Alualu (knee) won't carry an injury tag into Sunday's game versus the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Alualu should return to his starting nose tackle role after upgrading to full participation during Friday's practice. The veteran has recorded 16 tackles (nine solo), a sack and three pass breakups through seven games.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Officially out for Week 9
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Alualu (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Alualu is nursing a sprained MCL that's expected to cost him a game or two, so his being ruled out for Week 9 doesn't come as much of a surprise. Isaiah Buggs could see an increased defensive role as long as Alualu is sidelined.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Dealing with MCL sprain
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Alualu was diagnosed with a sprained MCL after leaving Sunday's win over the Ravens, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The 33-year-old played only six snaps during the first quarter before going down with the injury and being labeled doubtful to return. Alualu isn't expected to face a significant absence, but his status for the Week 9 matchup with the Cowboys remains in question.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Leaves with knee injury
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Alualu is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a knee injury, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Alualu picked up the knee injury during the first quarter of the divisional matchup and is likely done for the day. Isaiah Buggs should have an increased role during his absence.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Battling knee issue
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Coach Mike Tomlin said Alualu has a knee contusion and could be limited in practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Alualu has been a solid contributor through two games, posting nine tackles, a sack and a pass breakup. It's unclear how severe this injury is, and he could be limited all week in practice. Isaiah Buggs will start at nose tackle if Alualu is forced to miss any time.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Slotting into starting lineup
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Alualu is expected to draw the start at defensive end against the Dolphins on Monday, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
After handling a rotational role for most of the Steelers' first six contests, Alualu will replace Stephon Tuitt (pectoral) in the 3-4 base defense. Since Alualu offers his best work against the run, he'll likely cede his spot at defensive end to Javon Hargrave on obvious passing downs.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Out for Sunday's game
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Alualu (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Alualu received a doubtful designation Friday so this news was expected. He played 29 defensive snaps in Week 1 versus the Browns, and his absence will leave a large workload for starter Stephon Tuitt.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Doubtful for Week 2
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Alualu (shoulder) has been deemed doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs.
Alualu was able to practice in limited fashion both Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday, but he will need to show some big improvements if he hopes to suit up Sunday. Leterrius Walton and Daniel McCullers will be the only available depth defensive lineman should he ultimately sit out.
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Steelers' Tyson Alualu: Signs with Steelers
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The Steelers have signed Alualu, the team's official site reports.
Alualu, who the Jaguars made the 10th pick overall in the 2010 NFL draft, bolsters the Steelers' defensive line depth, with his ability to play both tackle and end an asset in that regard. In 14 games last season, the 6-foot-3, 304-pound Alualu -- who turns 30 in May -- recorded 37 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
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Tyson Alualu: Visiting with Steelers
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Alualu is scheduled to visit with the Steelers, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.
Alualu, the 10th overall pick in 2010, has averaged 38 tackles and 2.5 sacks since entering the league. Although that production doesn't match his lofty draft slot, his consistency and ability to line up at either defensive tackle or defensive end would add good depth to Pittsburgh's front seven.
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Jaguars announce Tyson Alualu signing
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The Jaguars announced Sunday that the team has re-signed defensive lineman Tyson Alualu.
Alualu was reported to have a two-year deal for $6 million with the team Saturday. The former first-round pick recorded 30 tackles and two sacks in 2014.
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Report: Jaguars sign DE Tyson Alualu to two-year deal
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The Jaguars have reached a two-year agreement with defensive end Tyson Alualu on Saturday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He will make $6 million over two seasons with $4.25 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.
Alualu, 27, registered 30 tackles and two sacks last season. He received negative overall ratings from Pro Football Focus in 2014. The former first-round pick has 195 tackles and 13 sacks in his five-year run with the Jags.
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Report: Jaguars continue talks with Tyson Alualu, J.T. Thomas
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The Jaguars have continued contract talks with defensive end Tyson Alualu and linebacker J.T. Thomas, the Florida Times-Union reports.
The team has yet to decide whether to tender any of its restricted free agents. Both Alualu and Thomas received negative overall ratings from Pro Football Focus in 2014.
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Five Jacksonville defenders cleared to play Week 11
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Jaguars defensive end Tyson Alualu (elbow), cornerback Alan Ball (ankle), defensive end Andre Branch (neck), defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks (ankle) and defensive tackle Roy Miller (shoulder) were all cleared to play Week 11 vs. Arizona. All five players were listed as probable.
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Probables dominate Jaguars injury report
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The Jaguars list 12 players on their Friday injury report, but eight are probable.
Among them are defensive tackle Tyson Alualu (elbow), defensive end Andre Branch (neck), wide receivers Cecil Shorts (groin) and Mike Brown (ankle), running back Maurice Jones-Drew (knee), defensive tackles Roy Miller (shoulder) and Sen'Derrick Marks (ankle) and tight end Danny Noble (hamstring).
Offensive lineman Will Rackley (head) is doubtful while linebacker Paul Posluszny (concussion) is questionable.
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Tyson Alualu picks up a sack
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Jaguars defensive lineman Tyson Alualu recorded a sack Week 4 against the Colts, taking down quarterback Andrew Luck in the second quarter. It was his only tackle on the day.
Alualu now has 1 1/2 sacks this season after recording 3 1/2 last season.
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Alualu moving to end?
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The Jaguars have tinkered with defensive lineman Tyson Alualu, moving him to end on first and second downs, then moving him inside on third downs. The plan is to use his run-stopping skills more on those early downs.
