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• Steelers' Daniel Ekuale: Signs with Pittsburgh

  Rotowire Mar 16, 2025

  Ekuale and the Steelers have agreed on a contract, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports. Ekuale will head to Pittsburgh after spending the last two seasons with the Patriots, most recently compiling a career-high 52 total tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 16 regular-season games in 2024. The defensive tackle will likely operate as a depth piece behind Cameron Heyward and Keeanu Benton in 2025.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Career year in 2024

  Rotowire Jan 15, 2025

  Ekuale recorded 52 total tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 16 games in 2024. The 31-year-old defensive lineman had the most productive season of his career with New England in 2024, surpassing his previous career high in total tackles by 38. Ekuale also played more than double his previous high for defensive snaps in a season (344 to 693), appearing in all but one of the Patriots' games. He's now set to hit unrestricted free agency after completing the final season of a two-year, $3.4 million deal with New England. Ekuale is expected to be an attractive target on the free-agent market for teams seeking interior defensive line help.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Good to go for Week 12

  Rotowire Nov 22, 2024

  Ekuale (elbow) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Miami. Ekuale started the week with consecutive limited practices, but he finished strong with a full session Friday and will suit up for Sunday's AFC East clash. Ekuale has logged 13 tackles (five solo) over his last three outings since returning from a one-game absence due to an abdomen injury.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Dealing with elbow injury

  Rotowire Nov 20, 2024

  Ekuale was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports. Ekuale appears to have sustained an elbow injury in the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams, despite playing 40 total snaps (33 defensive and seven on special teams) and recording five total tackles. If the 29-year-old is unable to play through the issue in Sunday's divisional matchup against the Dolphins, expect Jeremiah Pharms to see additional work as one of the Patriots' top backup defensive ends.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Active for Week 10

  Rotowire Nov 10, 2024

  Ekuale (abdomen) is absent from the Patriots' inactive list for Sunday's game against the Bears. After missing the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Jets due to an abdominal injury, he was able to play through the issue against the Titans in Week 9. He opened the week with back-to-back limited practices but was upgraded to a full participant Friday, and the 30-year-old will suit up for Sunday's contest. Ekuale has logged a career-high 30 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over eight regular-season games.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Active in defeat

  Rotowire Nov 4, 2024

  Ekuale finished with seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans. The defensive lineman also played on more than 60.0 percent of the defensive snaps for the eighth time in as many games this season. Ekuale already has a career-high 30 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, in 2024.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Ready to go for Week 9

  Rotowire Nov 1, 2024

  Ekuale (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup with the Titans. Ekuale missed the team's Week 8 win over the Jets due to an abdomen injury, but he was able to work up to being a full participant at practice Friday. The 30-year-old will likely be back in his starting role on New England's defensive line against Tennessee.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Logs limited session Wednesday

  Rotowire Oct 30, 2024

  Ekuale (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Ekuale likely sustained an abdomen injury in Patriots practice that forced him to miss Week 8's win over the Jets. However, Wednesday's limited session suggests he could return as soon as Week 9, when the Patriots face the Titans. His participation in practice Thursday and Friday will provide the best indication of whether he can suit up Sunday.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Won't play vs. Jets

  Rotowire Oct 27, 2024

  Ekuale (abdomen) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports. Ekuale popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to an abdomen injury. He downgraded to a DNP on Friday, and the 30-year-old will miss his first game of the 2024 regular season. Deatrich Wise is the top candidate to get the start at defensive end Sunday alongside Keion White, and Eric Johnson should see increased snaps on defense while serving in a rotational depth role.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Active at OTAs

  Rotowire Jun 1, 2024

  Ekuale (biceps) is participating in the Patriots' organized team activities, Steven Senne of the Idaho State Journal reports. Ekuale's season ended in September of last year after the Patriots placed him on injured reserve with a torn biceps. His participation at OTAs indicates his health is back up to par. The veteran defensive tackle is projected to provide depth on New England's interior defensive line this season.

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• Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Out for game

  Rotowire Sep 24, 2023

  Ekuale (elbow) is now listed as out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. The rotational nose tackle made one stop in the first half before leaving. Ekuale joins starting nose tackle Davon Godchaux in the locker room, leaving Christian Barmore as New England's next available player at the position.

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• Jaguars' Daniel Ekuale: Logs full practice Wednesday

  Rotowire Oct 14, 2020

  Ekuale (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Ekuale hasn't played a game since being signed to the active roster in late September, as he's been hampered by an ankle injury. The Washington State product could have a chance to make his Jaguars debut Sunday against the Lions.

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• Jaguars' Daniel Ekuale: Out again Week 5

  Rotowire Oct 11, 2020

  Ekuale (ankle) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports. The 25-year-old missed Week 4 due to the ankle injury but returned to practice as a full participant Wednesday, but he ended up listed as questionable and will miss his second straight game. Ekuale was promoted from the practice squad in late September but has yet to see the field due to the injury.

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• Browns' Daniel Ekuale: Practices in full

  Rotowire Oct 24, 2019

  Ekuale (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Ekuale appears to have made substantial progress in his recovery from a concussion during Cleveland's bye. The rotational defensive tackle will need to fully clear the league's protocol for head injuries before retaking the field, but he appears to be trending towards playing Sunday versus New England.

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• Browns' Daniel Ekuale: Practicing Monday

  Rotowire Oct 21, 2019

  Ekuale (concussion) is participating in Monday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Ekuale entered Cleveland's bye nursing a concussion, and he's progressing through the league's protocol for head injuries. It appears as though the rotational defensive tackle has a shot to suit up Week 8 versus the Patriots, though he'll first need to receive clearance from an independent neurologist.

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• Browns' Daniel Ekuale: Diagnosed with concussion

  Rotowire Oct 13, 2019

  Ekuale has been diagnosed with a concussion, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Ekuale suffered the head injury late in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, and he will now have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he is able to play again.

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