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Tuli Tuipulotu

  • CMB 31
  • SCK 3.0
  • INT 1

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HT/WT: 6-3, 266 lbs
Birthplace: Hawthorne, CA
Age: 24
School: USC
Experience: 4

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2026 Defensive

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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 31 3.0 2 1 0

Top Tuli Tuipulotu News

  • Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Secures interception in loss

    Tuipulotu recorded six total tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, while intercepting a pass and forcing a fumble during Sunday's 30-23 loss to Seattle.

    Tuipulotu jumped in front of quarterback Sam Darnold's first pass of the day, notching his first career interception. The linebacker later stripped running back Emanuel Wilson in the third quarter, but Wilson fell on the fumble. Tuipulotu also combined with defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe to sack Darnold in the fourth quarter. The 24-year-old has now compiled 18 total tackles (11 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding an interception and a forced fumble over four contests this season.

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  • Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Sacks quarterback in loss

    Tuipulotu logged six tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the Chargers' 24-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

    Tuipulotu played 82 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps in Sunday's loss. The outside linebacker sacked Allen once and participated in another sack while the Chargers' defense notched five turnovers in a losing effort. The 24-year-old's 1.5 sacks were his first of the season, logging zero in Week 1 and Week 2.

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  • Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Good to go against Buffalo

    Tuipulotu (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bills.

    A hamstring injury limited Tuipulotu's practice participation Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full participant in Friday's session, which was enough for him to avoid an injury tag for Week 3. The fourth-year pro has not logged a sack through the first two games of the regular season after recording a career-high 13.0 sacks across 16 regular-season games in 2025.

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  • Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Green light to play Week 1

    Tuipulotu (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

    Tuipulotu was limited in practice all week due to a hip injury, but the fourth-year pro has been cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season opener and will be the Chargers' second starting edge rusher opposite veteran Khalil Mack. Tuipulotu posted a career-high 13.0 sacks across 16 regular-season games in 2025.

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  • Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Questionable versus Arizona

    Tuipulotu (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Tuipulotu was limited in practice all week, though it's unclear when he suffered the injury. Entering the final year of his rookie deal, the 24-year-old edge rusher was held out of camp early last month as he was seeking an extension. Tuipulotu piled up 13.0 sacks last regular season to lead the Chargers.

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  • Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Limited in Wednesday's session

    Tuipulotu (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Tuipulotu is still recovering from a hip injury he suffered during the preseason. The linebacker's designation as limited in Wednesday's first official practice is a good sign for his eligibility for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cardinals. The 24-year-old will likely need to log two more practices, preferably full, to be cleared and ready to suit up for the contest.

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  • Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Limited due to contract dispute

    Tuipulotu did not participate in team drills Monday due his ongoing negotiations on an extension, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

    The outside linebacker continues to hold in as he seeks a contract extension following a stellar 13.0-sack tally over 16 regular-season games in 2025. While Tuipulotu remains off the practice field, rookie Akheem Mesidor continues to gain valuable first-team reps at edge. Even if Mesidor impresses with the additional opportunties, Tuipulotu doesn't figure to lose any leverage considering his upside and the fact fellow linebacker Khalil Mack may well be playing out his final season.

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AFC West Standings

Team Div Overall
2-1-0 7-2-0
3-1-0 6-2-0
1-1-0 4-5-0
0-3-0 0-8-0