Pac-12 unveils new COVID-19 testing partnership to enhance safety. "Rey is a physical force on the field and a great teammate in our locker room," said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis in a press release. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. On December 30, 2009, Maualuga was placed on injured reserve due to a dislocated elbow. After Sunday’s victory, Mixon revealed the reason for his appearance on the injury report this week. [28], Maualuga with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011, Sam Farmer, "Rey Maualuga charged with drunk driving," Los Angeles Times, January 29, 2010, Last edited on 1 September 2020, at 18:59, BCS National Championship Game following the 2005 season, "Local fans greet Eureka grads Maualuga, Purify", Maualuga hoping to gain respect on and off the field, "2009 NFL Draft: Rey Maualuga Leads USC Linebacker Trio into NFL Draft", "Yahoo! [3] Not only was Maualuga passionate about football, he also had a love for attending church with his family. According to former agent and salary cap expert Joel Corry, Maualuga will earn $7.5 million in 2015, which includes a $4.5 million roster bonus on March 11. Eureka achieved an impressive 20-2-1 win-loss-tie record during his junior and senior seasons. If you keep going back to the same things you were doing, it shows that you don't learn from anything. NFL offense is up, and it could be the result of something dramatic we’re not seeing. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. [13][14] USC linebackers Maualuga, Cushing, and Matthews were all featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated's 2009 NFL Draft Preview magazine, as all three were regarded as potential first round selections.[15]. [2] While in sixth grade, Maualuga started playing football because he saw the popular kids played football and carried their pads and helmets to school. [24] His dad died after battling brain cancer, and from at least his junior season, black eye paint under both eyes read "DAD" in silver. Where could Trump have caught coronavirus? He made his first start in place of injured senior Oscar Lua against Nebraska.[4]. Here are the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board endorsements for president, California ballot measures and more. Miami Dolphins. Maualuga was held to 59 tackles last season, due to a hamstring injury that caused him to miss four games, but when he returned for the last seven games, the Bengals saw a resurgence in the team’s rush defense. Shortly thereafter, the Miami Dolphins waived Maualuga. Maualuga was due to become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday.Maualuga is … Within a few months, the family moved to Waipahu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. [21] He was released on November 18, 2017, following his arrest the previous night. USC football schedule: Trojans to kick off season vs. Arizona State. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Rey T. Maualuga (born January 20, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. The Pac-12 released its 2020 season for a third time, and USC is set to open the season on the morning of Nov. 7 against Arizona State. “Rey is a physical force on the field and a great teammate in our locker room,” Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis said in a news release. That year, he posted 146 tackles, 43 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and one interception. [26] That same day, the TMZ website published a photo purportedly showing Maulauga's arrest at the crash scene, and reported that Maualuga's blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was about double the legal limit.[27]. Entering Week 4, there had been an average of 13.65 penalties per game this season, down from 18.54 through the same stretch last season. He spent his first year of high school in nearby Ventura before moving up to Eureka in Northern California where his father practiced ministry. Some NFL scouts have compared Maualuga to former Trojan and NFL linebacker Junior Seau and former Trojan and retired Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, both of Samoan descent, for their sideline-to-sideline aggressive style of defense play, and Polamalu's shared preference for displaying long Polynesian warrior-style hair tucked under their football helmet. [2] He agreed in an arraignment diversion program that included counseling, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and community service resulting in the charges being dismissed. We trace the path. Liberals say he had it coming. He was projected by some, and expecting, to go 16th overall to the San Diego Chargers, who instead opted to select hybrid linebacker/defensive end Larry English out of Northern Illinois. Scoring is up in the NFL, and that could be because penalties are down. -0.1 Pro Football Focus Grade last season, Bengals Free Agency 2015 Rumors, News and Updates, Tobin confirms Bengals haven't spoken to Boldin, Contract details for Maualuga and 2015 cap hit, Bengals meeting with A.J. The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed Rey Maualuga to a three-year deal on Thursday and the contract numbers are out. Following his high school senior season, Maualuga played in the by-invitation 2005 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Maualuga would have become a free agent next week. The Bengals selected Maualuga in the second round of the 2009 draft. Maualuga was considered a top choice for the 2008 NFL Draft, but he decided to stay for his senior year in college. Dodgers team leaders Justin Turner and Mookie Betts gathered their teammates on the field and delivered words ahead of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres. After being selected, Maualuga cried as he gave thanks to his late father and said he was thankful for his opportunity as "Nothing like this was ever expected for our family. [1] His team, the Eureka High School Loggers completed their perfect 13-0 season with a North Coast Section championship at the Redwood Bowl during his junior year. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Maualuga's cap number is projected at $7.138 million.