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Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 2/9/2026
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Ekuale had a career-best season with the Patriots in 2024, tallying 52 tackles (24 solo), including a sack, over 16 appearances. He played a career-high 693 defensive snaps last year but signed with the Steelers during the offseason and joins a crowded defensive line that could lead to decreased playing time. Ekuale didn't log more than 14 tackles in any of his first five professional seasons, so if he has to settle for a depth role in Pittsburgh, his fantasy upside is limited. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Steelers in March of 2025.
Hit with five-game suspension
The NFL suspended Ekuale five games Tuesday for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Ekuale is already out for the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL last month, so he'll just serve the ban while sitting on injured reserve. The 31-year-old defensive lineman appeared in seven games this season, producing six tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup on 72 defensive snaps.
Ekuale is already out for the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL last month, so he'll just serve the ban while sitting on injured reserve. The 31-year-old defensive lineman appeared in seven games this season, producing six tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup on 72 defensive snaps.
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Sent to injured reserve
The Steelers placed Ekuale (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
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Suffers torn ACL
Ekuale tore his ACL during the Steelers' 35-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
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Done for night
Ekuale (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's contest against Green Bay.
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Suffers knee injury
Ekuale is doubtful to return to Sunday night's matchup with the Packers due to a knee injury, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Signs with Pittsburgh
Ekuale and the Steelers have agreed on a contract, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
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