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Chargers' Derrek Tuszka: Heading to Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Chargers claimed Derrek Tuszka off of waivers from the Titans on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.Tuszka was waived by Tennesse on Monday, but he'll now have another shot in the NFL with the Chargers after the team claimed him off waivers Tuesday. The 26-year-old figures to add depth for Los Angeles, while fellow edge rusher Joey Bosa is expected to miss time with a significant groin injury.
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Steelers' Derrek Tuszka: Promoted to active roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Derrek Tuszka to their active roster Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.With injuries to T.J. Watt (groin) and Alex Highsmith (groin), Tuszka was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bengals. The 25-year-old played 27 snaps and totaled six tackles during his first game with the Steelers.
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Broncos' Derrek Tuszka: Returns off IR
Derrek Tuszka (hamstring) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.During Week 7's game against the Chiefs, Tuszka suffered a hamstring injury and has missed the last six games. The linebacker will finally return and continue to provide depth along the special teams.
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Broncos' Derrek Tuszka: Back at practice Wednesday
Derrek Tuszka (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Denver Broncos' official site reports.Tuszka has been on IR since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 7 against the Chiefs. The rookie out of North Dakota State could return to the lineup for this Sunday's game against the Panthers if the practice week goes well. He'll slot into a depth role if he's available.
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Broncos' Derrek Tuszka: Lands on injured reserve
Derrek Tuszka (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.The 23-year-old suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. The injury isn't overly serious, and Tuszka could rejoin the active roster in late November after spending the three-game minimum on injured reserve.
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Broncos' Derrek Tuszka: Forced out with hamstring injury
Derrek Tuszka is ruled out to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a hamstring injury, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.The rookie seventh-round pick has primarily contributed on special teams, so his absence won't have a huge impact on Denver's defense.
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Broncos' Derrek Tuszka: Brought up to active roster
The Denver Broncos promoted Derrek Tuszka to the active roster Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.Tuszka was brought on board for the season opener Monday versus the Titans. The rookie seventh-rounder didn't make the final roster following training camp, but he'll add depth at outside linebacker to begin the season.
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Broncos' Derrek Tuszka: Goes to Denver
The Denver Broncos selected Derrek Tuszka in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 254th overall.The Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at North Dakota State, Tuszka has been a productive pass rusher for the majority of his collegiate career, although it's fair to say he's done it against inferior competition compared to some of his drafted peers. He'll slot in behind a number of edge rushers on the Broncos.