The Pittsburgh Steelers starting nose tackle Tyson Alualu to a fractured ankle in Week 2 and since then the veteran has had surgery and has been placed on the Reserve/Injured list. With Alualu now sidelined, third year defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs is expected to take over as the starting nose tackle in the team’s base 3-4 package beginning Sunday at Heinz Field against the Cincinnati Bengals.
On Thursday, Buggs met the media after practice and during that short session he was asked if he’s excited about the opportunity to take over for Alualu as the team’s starting nose tackle.