The Jaguars have shifted the former first-round draft pick from defensive tackle to defensive end, getting the 6-foot-3, 295-pound Hawaiian in a run-stopping role while allowing him to work in space. - ESPN May 2013 - link - http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/927960...ensive-end

 

Alualu said. "I was a D-end in college in the 3-4 scheme, so it's very similar to that."

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December 2013

 

As Alualu has grown more comfortable with his new spot, the Jaguars have become a much better defense at stopping the run....


Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/...z34zME1goG

 

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(Red Bryant & Tyson Alualu) Both play the five-technique defensive end role, which is primarily a run stopping position that sets the edge on the strong side of the defensive line. I don't think Alualu will be released anytime soon and if it comes, will likely be in training camp - BigCat Country

 

While Bryant and Alualu are defensive ends, neither is going to bring much of a pass rush nor would they be expected to in the current defensive scheme

 

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Red Bryant was moved from DT to DE in Seattle under DC Gus Bradley the same way Tyson Alualu was as HC Gus Bradley last season.

 

Bryant had struggled to find a role with the Seahawks and actually believed the move was a precursor to him being cut by the team. Instead, the move helped anchor the Seahawks’ defensive line as they became stronger against the run and developed into one of the top defenses in the league over the last few seasons -

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/201...nsive-end/

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the end position Alualu will play will be more focused on stopping the run than to be a pass rushing threat.

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Jaguars DE Tyson Alualu will be backup in 2014 after the team signed LE Red Bryant. -

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5873/player

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