Tyson Alualu

Detroit Lions, Defensive End
Age: 37-204d (May 12, 1987)
Exp: 13 Years
Country: US
College: California
Drafted: Round 1 (#10 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Mark Bartelstein (Priority Sports & Entertainment)

2021-2022 Free Agent

Tyson Alualu signed a 2 year , $5,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $1,925,000 signing bonus, $1,925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,925,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,925,000
Total GTD:
$1,925,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2019-2020 Extension

Tyson Alualu signed a 2 year , $5,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $1,750,000 signing bonus, $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,875,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,875,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,750,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,750,000
Total GTD:
$1,750,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2017-2018

Tyson Alualu signed a 2 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $1,250,000 signing bonus, $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,750,000
Total GTD:
$1,750,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2016 Extension

Tyson Alualu signed a 2 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$4,250,000
Total GTD:
$4,250,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2010-2014 Rookie

Tyson Alualu signed a 5 year , $21,899,000 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $1,770,000 signing bonus, $17,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,379,800.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $21,899,000
Average Salary:
$4,379,800
Signing Bonus:
$1,770,000
GTD at Sign:
$14,070,000
Total GTD:
$17,500,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$40,088,944

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 23
Active
$3,410,000
$3,410,000
2011 24
Active
$7,040,000
$10,450,000
2012 25
Active
$1,362,500
$11,812,500
2013 26
Active
$2,072,500
$13,885,000
2014 27
Active
$2,721,500
$16,606,500
2015 28
Active
$3,000,000
$19,606,500
2016 29
Active
$3,000,000
$22,606,500
2017 30
Active
$3,000,000
$25,606,500
2018 31
Active
$3,000,000
$28,606,500
2019 32
Active
$3,000,000
$31,606,500
2020 33
Active
$2,750,000
$34,356,500
2021 34
Injured
$3,000,000
$37,356,500
2022 35
Active
$2,500,000
$39,856,500
2023 36
Retained
Reserve
$129,444
$103,000
$39,985,944
$40,088,944
Total
$40,088,944

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $10,329,000 $1,770,000 $3,820,000 - $450,000 - $22,606,500
6 $11,825,000 $4,925,000 $500,000 - - - $17,250,000
1 $232,444 - - - - - $232,444
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
23
$320,000
$1,770,000
$1,320,000
$3,410,000
$3,410,000
2011
24
$802,500
$6,237,500
$7,040,000
$10,450,000
2012
25
$1,212,500
$150,000
$1,362,500
$11,812,500
2013
26
$1,922,500
$150,000
$2,072,500
$13,885,000
2014
27
$2,571,500
$150,000
$2,721,500
$16,606,500
2015
28
$1,750,000
$1,250,000
$3,000,000
$19,606,500
2016
29
$1,750,000
$1,250,000
$3,000,000
$22,606,500
2017
30
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$500,000
$3,000,000
$25,606,500
2018
31
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$28,606,500
2019
32
$1,250,000
$1,750,000
$3,000,000
$31,606,500
2020
33
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$34,356,500
2021
34
$1,075,000
$1,925,000
$3,000,000
$37,356,500
2022
35
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$39,856,500
2023
36
$129,444
$103,000
$129,444
$103,000
$39,985,944
$40,088,944
Total
$22,386,444
$6,695,000
$4,320,000
$6,237,500
$450,000
$40,088,944

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $10,329,000 $1,770,000 $3,820,000 - $450,000 - $22,606,500
6 $11,825,000 $4,925,000 $500,000 - - - $17,250,000
1 $232,444 - - - - - $232,444

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 PIT 3 - 18 Ankle
  • Dec 05, 2023 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 27, 2021 Signed a 2 year $5.5 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Feb 22, 2019 Signed a 2 year $5.75 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 21, 2017 Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 07, 2015 Signed a 2 year $6 million extension with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Aug 02, 2010 Signed a 5 year $21.89 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Apr 22, 2010 Drafted by Jacksonville (JAC): Round 1 (#10 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 22, 2019 Entering the field for a fight against Cleveland (CLE) $3,507
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2023 DET 2 1 67 48.60 0 4 3 1 0 0
2022 PIT 17 2 291 27.30 1 13 5 8 0 0
2021 PIT 2 2 57 37.70 0 5 2 3 0 0
2020 PIT 15 10 449 44.00 2 39 18 21 1 0
2019 PIT 16 5 441 40.00 1 41 21 20 1 0
2018 PIT 15 2 313 30.10 0 22 12 10 0 0
2017 PIT 16 5 436 44.40 4 39 25 14 0 0
2016 JAX 14 10 509 47.30 3 37 28 8 1 0
2015 JAX 16 13 690 59.20 2 26 18 8 0 0
2014 JAX 16 0 463 41.30 2 30 13 17 0 0
2013 JAX 16 16 745 66.50 1 43 34 9
2012 JAX 16 16 835 73.30 4 45 34 11
2011 JAX 16 16 0.00 3 40 21 19 1

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 05, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
Mar 27, 2021
Signed a 2 year $5.5 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Feb 22, 2019
Signed a 2 year $5.75 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Mar 21, 2017
Signed a 2 year $6 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Mar 07, 2015
Signed a 2 year $6 million extension with Jacksonville (JAC)
Aug 02, 2010
Signed a 5 year $21.89 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
Apr 22, 2010
Drafted by Jacksonville (JAC): Round 1 (#10 overall)

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