Tuitt announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
After missing the entire 2021 campaign while recovering from an injury, Tuitt decided to call it quits after eight seasons in the NFL. The 29-year-old finishes his career with 246 tackles including 34.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, an interception and 13 pass deflections over 91 games.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Placed on injured reserve
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Tuitt was placed on injured reserve for an undisclosed reason Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Tuitt racked up a career-high 11 sacks across 15 appearances during the 2020 campaign, but he'll be sidelined for at least the first three weeks of the season in 2021. The specifics of the 28-year-old's injury haven't yet been revealed, but Henry Mondeaux and Isaiahh Loudermilk could see a slight uptick in playing time in his absence.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Good to go Week 16
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Tuitt (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
The 27-year-old sat out the first two practices of the week due to the back issue, but he was able to practice with no limitations Friday to avoid the questionable tag. Tuitt has a career-high nine sacks in 13 games this season.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Forces fumble against Jacksonville
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Tuitt recorded a sack, a forced fumble and one defensed pass in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Jaguars.
Tuitt was the first of two Steelers to bring down Jake Luton in Sunday's win, and he forced a fumble on the play that was recovered by Jacksonville. The 27-year-old has now set his career-high sack total over the first 10 games of 2020.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Back to work Thursday
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Tuitt (Achilles) was a full participant for Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Tuitt popped up on the injury report Wednesday with an Achilles issue that he may have suffered in Week 1 against the Giants. Now healthy, expect the veteran to handle his normal starting duties at defensive end.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Lands on IR
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Tuitt (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
It was already reported Monday that Tuitt would miss the remainder of the 2019 season with a torn pectoral, so Tuesday's transaction is simply a formality. Tyson Alualu will likely take over in Tuitt's absence for the remainder of the campaign.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Out for year
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Tuitt will miss the rest of the season after an MRI confirmed he tore his pectoral in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports.
Tuitt's injury will require surgery, and he will now set his sights on recovering for the 2020 season. Tyson Alualu took over in his absence following the injury and is presumably in line to start at defensive end going forward.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Will undergo additional tests
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Tuitt will have an MRI to determine the extent of his pectoral injury, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Tuitt exited Sunday's win over the Chargers during the first quarter and didn't return. He was off to a strong start this year with 3.5 sacks through six games. Tyson Alualu took over Tuitt's workload after he left, and he's in line to start at defensive end if Tuitt has a long-term injury, barring a trade or free-agent acquisition.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Records two sacks in win
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Tuitt totaled two tackles (both solo) for two sacks in Sunday's 18-6 preseason win over Tennessee.
Both sacks came on third-down plays for the Titans, with one forcing a punt. The other resulted in a safety when Tuitt overcame a block by Ben Jones and got Marcus Mariota on the ground in the end zone to give the Steelers a 2-0 lead. Tuitt looks to be in regular-season form and eager to help the defense in their quest to lead the league in sacks for a third consecutive season.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Ruled out again
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Tuitt (elbow) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Tuitt was unable to practice in any capacity this week and will miss his second straight game due to a hyperextended right elbow. Both Tyson Alualu and Daniel McCullers will see an uptick in defensive snaps as long as Tuitt remains sidelined.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Won't play Sunday
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Tuitt (elbow) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Tuitt suffered a hyperextended right elbow in last Thursday's win over the Panthers and did not practice this week, despite his initial expectation to play at Jacksonville. Tyson Alualu should slot into the starting spot at right defensive end for the Steelers.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Expects to play Sunday
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Tuitt (elbow) noted that he hyperextended his right elbow in last Thursday's win over Carolina but expects to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Gerry Dulac of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Tuitt suffered the injury when teammate Terrell Edmunds ran into his arm, however, the defensive end was able to finish the contest. Tuitt underwent an MRI on Tuesday and could see a limited workload in practice this week if the Steelers decide to exercise caution. However, his expectation of suiting up Sunday is a favorable sign.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Removed from injury report
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Tuitt (elbow) doesn't appear on the final injury report in advance of Sunday's AFC divisional-round game against the Jaguars.
Tuitt injured his right elbow during Wednesday's practice and was subsequently held out of Thursday's session. However, he returned as a full participant Friday and is now fully on track to suit up for Sunday's game.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Full practice Thursday
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Tuitt (illness) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Tuitt missed practice Wednesday due to illness, but it appears the defensive end has shaken the bug. Barring any major setbacks, expect the defensive end to be out on the field come Sunday.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Misses practice Wednesday
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Tuitt was a non-participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday due to an illness.
The Steelers may limit Tuitt's workload this week while he recovers from the illness, but the team hasn't suggested that he's in serious danger of missing Sunday's game against the Patriots. Tuitt has recorded 18 tackles and two sacks across nine appearances this season.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Records first sack of '17
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Tuitt collected three tackles (all solo), including a sack in Pittsburgh's 20-17 win over Indianapolis Sunday.
Injuries have hampered his season, but he finally managed to get to an opposing quarterback for his first sack of the season. His presence on the field helped Pittsburgh hold Indianapolis to just 100 yards of total offense at halftime. They face Tennessee in Week 11.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Returns to practice field
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Tuitt (bicps) logged a full practice Thursday.
Tuitt was a non-participant Wednesday, so his quick return to full participation indicates the Steelers were simply being cautious with the 24-year-old. Barring any setbacks, he looks on track to take on his usual workload Sunday against the Jaguars.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Stays off practice field
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Tuitt (biceps) didn't practice Wednesday.
It was surprising to see Tuitt left out Wednesday, seeing as he was able to log 63 total snaps against the Ravens this past Sunday. It may be for precautionary measures, but it's definitely something to keep an eye on. If he's unable to play Sunday against the Jaguars, expect Tyson Alualu to slot in at defensive end.
Tuitt (biceps) was able to practice fully Wednesday, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Tuitt has been sidelined for the Steelers' past two games with a biceps injury, but his full participation in the team's first practice of the week suggests that he could be trending toward suiting up in Week 4. If active for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Tuitt would likely take back his starting role, pushing Tyson Alualu back to the bench.
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Steelers' Stephon Tuitt: Won't play Week 3
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Tuitt (biceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Tuitt's inactive status comes as a bit of a surprise after he logged full participation in practice Thursday and Friday. Tyson Alualu will figure to get the start at defensive end for what is an otherwise healthy defensive line.
