The NFL reinstated Buggs on Tuesday after he served a 10-game suspension, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
The league handed Buggs a 10-game suspension in late August, which stemmed from his arrest in June of 2024 on second-degree charges of domestic violence and burglary. The 2019 sixth-rounder has served his suspension, and he is now eligible to sign with a team. Buggs last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Lions, when he tallied 12 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one fumble recovery across 10 games.
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Isaiah Buggs: Handed 10-game suspension
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The NFL has suspended Buggs, who is currently a free agent, for 10 games, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Buggs' suspension stems from an arrest last June on second-degree charges of domestic violence and burglary. He eventually pleaded guilty to a criminal trespass charge this past March, and the league has suspended him for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. Buggs was released by Kansas City shortly after his arrest and hasn't signed with another club since.
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Isaiah Buggs: Let go by Detroit
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The Lions waived Buggs on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Tuesday that Alim McNeill (knee) could come off injured reserve and return to the field this weekend, so the Lions likely parted ways with Buggs to open up a roster spot. The fifth-year pro had spent the last two seasons in Detroit, appearing in 27 games and recording 58 total tackles, including two tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, while also deflecting three passes.
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Lions' Isaiah Buggs: Signs with Lions
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Buggs signed a contract with the Lions on Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
After he spent the regular season with the Steelers and the postseason with the Raiders last year, Buggs will join the Lions ahead of the 2022 campaign. The defensive tackle produced 17 tackles and a pass deflection in 10 contests with Pittsburgh in 2021.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: Out Sunday
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Buggs (illness) is out Sunday against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Buggs hasn't played since Week 11 after suffering an ankle injury and later being placed on the COVID list. Despite clearing COVID protocols last Saturday, Buggs has not yet returned to practice. In his absence, Henry Mondeaux will likely continue to see extra opportunity.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: Won't play Sunday
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Buggs (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
This will make the fourth straight game that Buggs does not play and the third he has missed due to a lingering ankle injury. The nose tackle has held a rotational role, accumulating 17 tackles on the season and 24 or more defensive snaps in each of the last four games he has appeared in.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: No limitations Wednesday
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Buggs (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Buggs was sidelined for the last two games due to an ankle issue, but he should be back in action against the Titans on Sunday. Across the last four games, he's recorded nine tackles (two solo) and a pass defense.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: Inactive Sunday
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Buggs (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Buggs was dealing with a hip injury previously, but that does not appear to be the reason he's inactive Sunday. The third-year pro's absence likely will lead to larger roles for Henry Mondeaux and Isaiahh Loudermilk.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: Banged up Monday
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Buggs (hip) was injured during the Steelers' victory over the Bears on Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Buggs' injury is not considered serious and was categorized as minor bumps and bruises by head coach Mike Tomlin. He'll try to be ready for Sunday against the Lions.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: Back from COVID list
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Buggs (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
The 24-year-old landed on the COVID-19 list over the weekend, but he's now cleared league protocols. Buggs should return to his usual role as a rotational nose tackle for Pittsburgh.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: Full-go at practice
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Buggs (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Buggs sat out last Sunday's game against the Bengals but appears good to go moving forward. The second-year nose tackle out of Alabama doesn't offer much on the stat sheet as a backup to Tyson Alualu, as he's recorded just 10 tackles (seven solo) through seven games.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: Won't play Week 10
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Buggs (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
The 24-year-old was considered questionable with the ankle injury but won't be available for Sunday's contest. Buggs made his first career start last week with Tyson Alualu (knee) sidelined, but Alualu is back in action this week and should reclaim his starting role.
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Steelers' Isaiah Buggs: Rare appearance in stats
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Buggs had one tackle (solo) in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.
The rookie finishes the 2019 season with three tackles in nine games. Buggs is part of a strong defensive unit that ranked first in the league in sacks (54) and takeaways (38) but offers little individual fantasy value heading in to 2020.
