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Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Good to go for Week 12
Daniel 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
Daniel Ekuale was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury, Evan Lazar of the New England 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
Daniel Ekuale (abdomen) is absent from the New England 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: Questionable for Sunday
Daniel Ekuale (abdomen) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears.Ekuale upgraded to a 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.
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Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Active in defeat
Daniel 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
Daniel 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
Daniel Ekuale (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.Ekuale likely sustained an abdomen injury in New England 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
Daniel Ekuale (abdomen) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the New England 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
Daniel Ekuale (biceps) is participating in the New England 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: Lands on IR
The New England Patriots placed Daniel Ekuale (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.Ekuale is feared to have suffered a torn biceps in Sunday's victory over the Jets. There has been no official timetable for recovery given, but his placement on IR is a sign it could be season-ending. His absence is expected to be a blow to the Patriots' interior defensive line depth.