As the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported last Saturday night, defensive tackle Tyson Alualu has a “change of heart” and will be re-joining the Pittsburgh Steelers on a two-year contract.
Herewith, Tyson Alualu becomes a former Jaguars as he had initially agreed to the terms with Jacksonville. Well, the Steelers’ nose tackle we will see this time is the former nose tackle.
As far as the sources, The Pittsburgh Steelers has dealt a two-year contract with Tyson, whose detailed information is yet to hit on the surface.
Overall, the NFL Network was first to inform about the news vis Tweets.
Tyson Alualu during the years
In actuality, Tyson Alualu was selected first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2010 NFL Draft. He had indeed shone as the 10th overall pick in the first round.
Tyson reportedly played seven seasons with the Jaguars before joining the Steelers in 2017. After two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he re-signed a two-year contract extension.
As a result, he is a free agent this offseason. Last season, Alualu produced 38 tackles and two sacks while playing 44 percent of the defensive snaps for the Steelers in 15 games.
Similarly, he signed a two-year contract with the Jaguars a little more than a week ago. Furthermore, the contract was worth $6 million. COVID 19 prevented him from joining the team.
Tyson was suspended by the Steelers for ten days after testing positive for the virus. As a result, his journey to the Jaguars was put on hold for a while, during which he decided not to sign with them.
What caused Tyson Alualu to reconsider his decision?
According to ESPN, Tyson changed his mind after other defensive line members on the squad asked him to stay. He was apparently convinced by the teammate’s desire for him to be a part of the squad.
Besides, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t have to give him a new deal. Of course, he consented to join the team under the terms of his old contract. Not to mention that his deal was somewhat lower than the one provided by Jacksonville.
His deal, on the other hand, brought excellent news to his teammates, who couldn’t stop tweeting about his homecoming. Of course, they took Twitter by storm with their zeal.
“My brotha is coming back!!!”
-Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward“Just talked to TYSON!!!!! He’s back!!!!!”
-Cornerback Joe Haden
Overall, the Pittsburgh Steelers have benefited from Tyson’s presence now that he has retired to his team. He’ll be able to assist fellow Steelers defensive linemen Cameron Heyward and Stephon Tuitt with it.
In addition, the Steelers must adjust to new positions and make changes with linebacker Bud Dupree, inside linebacker Vince Williams, defensive back Mike Hilton, and cornerback Steve Nelson.
