Joseph Lafaele Tuipala (born September 13, 1976) is a former American football linebacker. He is the nephew of former New England Patriots running back Mosi Tatupu, and first cousin of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu. He played two seasons in the National Football League, with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was also a member of the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins, including assignments to various NFL Europe teams.