Daniel Ekuale - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Dealing with elbow injury Ekuale was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact 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.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 10 Ekuale (abdomen) is absent from the Patriots' inactive list for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Ekuale (abdomen) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears.

Impact Ekuale upgraded to full practice Friday after opening the week with back-to-back limited sessions, so it appears he's trending toward playing in Sunday's contest. However, if the Washington State product is unable to play through his abdomen issue, expect Jeremiah Pharms and Deatrich Wise to see increased snaps with New England's first-team defensive line.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Active in defeat Ekuale finished with seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Titans.

Impact The defensive lineman also played on more than 60 percent of the defensive snaps for the eighth time in his eight games this season. Ekuale already has a career-high 30 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, in 2024.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for Week 9 Ekuale (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup with the Titans.

Impact Ekuale missed the team's Week 8 win over the Jets due to an abdomen industry, 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Wednesday Ekuale (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Jets Ekuale (abdomen) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots OLB Patriots Anfernee Jennings and DE Daniel Ekuale combine forces to sack Dolphins QB Tyler Huntley New England Patriots outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings and defensive end Daniel Ekuale combine forces to sack Miami Dolphins quarterback...

OCTOBER 6 • PATRIOTS.COM

Daniel Ekuale 8/22: "The D-line had to be on top of everything" Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale addresses the media on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

AUGUST 22 • PATRIOTS.COM

Daniel Ekuale 8/3: "We have to come out here to compete and do our job" Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale addresses the media on Saturday, August, 3, 2024.

AUGUST 3 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots place defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve

The Patriots have placed defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots place defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve - The Boston Globe Ekuale, who is in his third season with the Patriots, was injured in the first half of Sunday’s victory over the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Daniel Ekuale brings down Malik Willis for third-down stop New England Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale brings down Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis for third-down stop.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Daniel Ekuale overpowers Stroud for 13-yard sack New England Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale overpowers Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 13-yard sack.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Talofa! Samoan Lineman Daniel Ekuale Visiting WSU An under-the-radar prospect is on the Palouse right now for a visit! The defensive line prospect has been largely unknown all year as he ori...

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Patriots Re-Sign DL Daniel Ekuale and Sign P Corliss Waitman Patriots announced today that they have re-signed defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale and signed punter Corliss Waitman.

MARCH 23, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots re-sign DL Daniel Ekuale; Starter in 2023? The New England Patriots take another step in keeping their defensive core intact by re-signing lineman Daniel Ekuale.

MARCH 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Re-signs with New England Ekuale and the Patriots agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract Friday, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ekuale will remain in New England after spending the last two seasons with the team. The defensive lineman appeared in 15 games with the Patriots in 2022, recording a career-high 14 tackles, including two sacks, while also deflecting a pass. Ekuale will likely continue to operate in a reserve role behind the likes of Lawrence Guy and Deatrich Wise in 2023.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chad Graff: The Patriots re-signed DT Daniel Ekuale to a... - The Athletic The Patriots re-signed DT Daniel Ekuale to a two-year deal worth a maximum $6 million, per a source. He provides depth and a pass rush from...

MARCH 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Report: Daniel Ekuale re-signs with Patriots The Patriots reportedly retained another one of their own along the defensive line.

MARCH 17, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Daniel Ekuale secures his second sack of season on lasso-style takedown New England Patriots defensive end Daniel Ekuale secures his second sack of the season on a lasso-style takedown.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots Unfiltered on TV: From Arizona to Las Vegas, 1-on-1 with Daniel Ekuale Paul Perillo, Tamara Brown, and Mike Dussault discuss the Patriots win against the Cardinals, and preview the NFL Week 15 matchup against th...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

One-on-One with Daniel Ekuale Daniel Ekuale speaks with Evan Lazar about how the defense is working together for continued success. Ekuale also speaks about facing the Ra...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Mike Leach remembered by his former player Daniel Ekuale, Patriots organization New England Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale and a few of his teammates took to Twitter to tribute legendary college football coach M...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Leach's Legacy: Innovative Coach Left Mark on Patriots Players From Wes Welker and Danny Amendola to Mac Jones and Daniel Ekuale, former college coaching legend Mike Leach’s influence in New England was...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Patriots place defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve