Joseph Lafaele Tuipala (born September 13, 1976) is a former American football linebacker.

He was also a member of the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins, including assignments to various NFL Europe teams.

Tuipala attended Sherman E. Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, California.

He went on to play college football at San Diego State, and was named Defensive MVP of the 1998 Las Vegas Bowl.

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