Steelers place Tyson Alualu on PUP list ahead of training camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed defensive lineman Tyson Alualu on the Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of training camp, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The move comes as the veteran continues recovery from a knee injury.

Tyson Alualu has become a staple on the Steelers defensive line since joining in 2017. Despite just two games in 2021, he has played in 64 total games for Pittsburgh and boasts 145 tackles and seven sacks over the five seasons.

In his career, Alualu has totaled 403 tackles over 12 seasons after becoming a first-round pick from Cal in 2010.

The news comes on the same day the team announced roster move for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and revealed that wide receiver Diontae Johnson is seeking a new contract as a “hold-in.”

Steelers officially change stadium name

The big ketchup bottle is no more — the Pittsburgh Steelers will now play their home games at Acrisure Stadium.

After decades of being named Heinz Field, the franchise announced insurance firm Acrisure will be taking over the team’s stadium naming-rights.

“The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today that the new name of their home stadium will be Acrisure Stadium,” announced the franchise. “Financial terms of the 15-year deal for the stadium were not released.

“Acrisure is a Fintech which operates a top 10 global insurance broker. The company provides a broad array of AI-driven solutions across Insurance, Real Estate Services, Cyber Services, Asset Management and more to millions of clients. Notably, Acrisure has grown from $38 million in revenue to more than $3.8 billion in just over eight years and has rapidly expanded its global footprint.”