News: 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.
Analysis: It sounds experimental for now but even if it works out Alualu isn't expected to boast huge stats. We'd keep him off of Fantasy rosters.
News: Jaguars defensive tackle Tyson Alualu and defensive end Andre Branch sat out practice Thursday with injuries suffered in previous minicamp workouts. Alualu has an abdominal issue while Branch hurt his groin. Neither ailment is considered serious.
Analysis: Neither defender is worth owning in Fantasy play because they don't put up enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them both off of rosters.
News: Jacksonville defensive lineman Tyson Alualu continued to distance himself from offseason knee surgery and registered two tackles during the Jaguars' 22-17 win over Indianapolis in Week 3. Alualu, the 10th overall selection in the 2010 draft, now has 12 total stops on the season.
Analysis: Alualu has claimed a spot in the starting lineup despite struggling to live up to his lofty draft status in his first two seasons. He was hampered by the knee issue last year, but still appeared in all 16 games. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats as he has just seven career sacks.
News: Jacksonville DL Tyson Alualu had three tackles and a sack during the Jaguars' 17-13 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 6 on Sunday. Alualu, who was active for the game after being limited by a knee injury throughout the week, collected his first sack of the season in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Alualu hasn't been a huge Fantasy producer this season and racked up just 18 tackles in the first six games. The 24-year-old had 3.5 sacks during his rookie campaign and looks to match that total this year. He should remain a low-end Fantasy option in IDP formats for now.
News: Jacksonville DL Tyson Alualu is active for Week 6 against Pittsburgh after being bothered by a knee injury throughout the past week. Alualu, who was listed as probable for the game, was a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday in advance of the matchup.
Analysis: Alualu has managed just 15 total tackles this season and is still searching for his first sack. The 24-year-old made an early impact and finished with 3.5 sacks during his rookie campaign in 2010. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats when healthy.
News: Jacksonville DL Tyson Alualu is listed as probable for Week 6 at Pittsburgh after dealing with a troublesome knee injury. Alualu was limited in practice Wednesday before returning to full status the next two days, including Friday's session.
Analysis: Alualu has managed just 15 total tackles this season and is still searching for his first sack of the year. The 24-year-old finished with 3.5 sacks during his rookie campaign in 2010. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats when healthy.
News: Jaguars DL Tyson Alualu (knee) was activated for Week 4 against New Orleans. He had been listed as probable on the injury report.
Analysis: Alualu, the Jaguars' first-round pick in 2010, recorded 3.5 sacks during his rookie campaign but has yet to get after the quarterback this season. His job on the D-line is to eat up space so Fantasy owners shouldn't expect many stats from the 24-year-old. Continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy DL in IDP formats.
News: Jaguars DT Tyson Alualu (knee) practiced full for a second consecutive day Friday and was listed as probable on the injury report for Week 4 against the Saints. He has been rested every Wednesday this season, but has started the first three games.
Analysis: Alualu, the Jaguars' first-round pick in 2010, recorded 3.5 sacks during his rookie campaign but has yet to get after the quarterback this season. His job on the D-line is to eat up space so Fantasy owners shouldn't expect many stats from the 24-year-old. Continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy DL in IDP formats.
News: Jaguars DL Tyson Alualu (knee) was activated for Week 11 against Cleveland, as expected. He had been listed as probable on the injury report.
Analysis: Alualu, the 10th overall pick in April's draft, has started every game this season. He entered Week 11 with 48 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks. He is doing quite well in his first season with the Jags and is already a big-time presence along the D-Line. Still, Alualu is a low-end Fantasy DL in IDP formats.
News: The Jacksonville Jaguars are likely to have first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu against Cleveland in Week 11. Alualu was listed as probable on Friday's injury report with a knee injury. He was limited in practice all week. The Jaguars already are without defensive linemen Aaron Kampman and D'Anthony Smith. Both are on injured reserve.
Analysis: Alualu, the 10th overall pick in April's draft, has started every game this season. He has 48 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks. Alualu is doing quite well in his first season with the Jags and is already a big-time presence along the D-Line. Still, Alualu is a low-end Fantasy DL.
News: Jacksonville DL Tyson Alualu picked up a sack of QB Jon Kitna in the Week 8 win for the Jaguars. Alualu finished with two tackles in the game.
Analysis: Alualu now has 2 1/2 sacks on the season for the Jaguars but this was his first full sack since Week 1 of the season. Alualu has the potential to be an impact DL down the road but is just a low-end option for now. The Jaguars are off Week 9 and return Week 10 against Houston.
News: Jaguars rookie DL Tyson Alualu recorded the first sack of his NFL career as Jacksonville beat Denver in Week 1. Alualu finished with three tackles.
Analysis: Alualu has the potential to be an impact DL down the road, and the fact he's starting off the bat in his rookie season is a sign Jack Del Rio has plenty of faith in him. Keep an eye on the former Cal Bear's stats over the next few weeks. Jacksonville visits San Diego in Week 2.
News:Tyson Alualu has a surprise waiting for him when he gets to Jacksonville's training camp: a matchup in the "Oklahoma drill" against fellow Hawaiian and childhood friend Vince Manuwai. Alualu, the 10th overall pick in April's draft, ended a five-day holdout Monday by agreeing to a five-year contract worth $28 million. The deal, which came a day after the Jaguars prematurely announced it, includes $17.5 million guaranteed. The former California DT is expected to arrive in Jacksonville on Tuesday. He should be on the field a short time later.
Analysis: Alualu started 39 of 51 games for the Bears and finished with 16 sacks and 190 tackles. Most draft pundits considered him a late first-round pick, mostly because there were questions about whether he would play tackle or end. He played end as a senior, but the Jaguars believe he can team with Terrance Knighton and form the kind of tackle tandem Pro Bowlers Marcus Stroud and John Henderson gave the franchise for years. He's only worth a late-round pick at best in IDP leagues, both seasonal and rookie-only drafts.
News: The Jacksonville Jaguars believe they have an agreement for a contract with first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu. His agent says not so fast. The Jaguars announced Sunday night that they and Alualu had agreed on a five-year contract that would end the California defensive tackle's four-day holdout. The deal is worth about $28 million and includes more than $17 million guaranteed. But agent Kenneth Zuckerman told the Associated Press the proposed deal had not been approved. "We're close, but my client has still not signed off on it," Zuckerman said. "I think they're just excited. That's all I think it is. I think someone jumped the gun." Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio and general manager Gene Smith announced the deal after practice Sunday night. Del Rio even said Alualu was planning to take a redeye flight from Hawaii and be at training camp Monday night. But Zuckerman made it clear that Alualu had not accepted the offer. Zuckerman, however, said he suggested that Alualu accept the offer.
Analysis: Jacksonville selected Alualu with the 10th pick in April's draft, hoping the 304-pound lineman will bolster a defense that had a league-worst 14 sacks last season. Alualu started 39 of 51 games at Cal and finished with 16 sacks and 190 tackles. He played DE as a senior, but coach Jack Del Rio envisions him playing alongside second-year player Terrance Knighton for the future -- maybe even giving Jacksonville the kind of tackle tandem that John Henderson and Marcus Stroud did for years. Alualu might be a good pass rusher as a tackle, but we aren't sure he is going to post major numbers as a rookie. He's only worth a late-round pick at best in IDP leagues, both seasonal and rookie-only drafts.
News: Jacksonville selected DT Tyson Alualu with the 10th pick in the NFL draft, a surprising move for a franchise that desperately needed someone to bolster sagging ticket sales. The 6-foot-2, 295-pound Hawaiian and former California standout will compete for the starting job two-time Pro Bowler John Henderson had occupied the last eight seasons. In 2009 Alualu led all Pac-10 Conference linemen with 60 tackles with 7.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss. Considering he played as an end in a 3-4 scheme, those numbers are considered very impressive. "I've had a lot of questions about him at No. 10, and I completely understand it," GM Gene Smith said. "I am not trying to win a popularity contest. I understand that people are going to have questions. I'm about winning a Super Bowl."
Analysis: Alualu started 39 of 51 games at Cal and finished with 16 sacks and 190 tackles. He played DE as a senior, but Smith and coach Jack Del Rio envision him playing alongside second-year player Terrance Knighton for the future - maybe even giving Jacksonville the kind of tackle tandem that Henderson and Marcus Stroud did for years. Alualu will have minimal Fantasy value at DT compared to DE. Keep an eye on where he lines up during the preseason, but he's only worth a late-round pick at best in IDP leagues, both seasonal and rookie-only drafts.
