Derrek Tuszka LB FA Tue 9/27/22 6:43 PM
Derrek Tuszka
LB FA
The Chargers claimed Tuszka off of waivers from the Titans on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrek Tuszka LB FA Tue 9/28/21 2:29 PM
Derrek Tuszka
LB FA
The Steelers signed Tuszka to their active roster Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrek Tuszka LB FA Sat 12/12/20 4:49 PM
Derrek Tuszka
LB FA
Tuszka (hamstring) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrek Tuszka LB FA Wed 12/9/20 9:49 PM
Derrek Tuszka
LB FA
Tuszka (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Derrek Tuszka LB FA Tue 10/27/20 7:38 PM
Derrek Tuszka
LB FA
Tuszka (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. The injury isn't overly seriously, and Tuszka could rejoin the active roster in late November after spending the three-game minimum on injured reserve.
Derrek Tuszka LB FA Sun 10/25/20 6:27 PM
Derrek Tuszka
LB FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie seventh-round pick has primarily contributed on special teams, so his absence won't have a huge impact on Denver's defense.
Derrek Tuszka LB FA Mon 9/14/20 6:33 PM
Derrek Tuszka
LB FA
The Broncos promoted Tuszka to the active roster Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.