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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.
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Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Could be out long term
Daniel Ekuale is feared to have suffered a torn biceps in Sunday's win over the Jets and is undergoing further tests to confirm the diagnosis, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.Ekuale suffered the injury in the first half and was unable to return. Depending on the severity of the injury it's certainly possible the veteran nose tackle could be out for the remainder of the season, or at the least for several weeks. His absence would be a blow to the interior of the New England Patriots' defensive line, especially in regards to stopping the run.
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Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Out for game
Daniel 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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Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Heads out with injury
Daniel Ekuale departed Sunday's game against the Jets with an elbow injury.Ekuale logged one tackle before exiting during the first half of Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old has been a rotational nose tackle over the past two seasons for the New England Patriots. Starting nose tackle Davon Godchaux (ankle) also left during the first half against the Jets, which will leave Christian Barmore to step up into a much larger role in the middle of New England's defense for the time being.
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Patriots' Daniel Ekuale: Re-signs with New England
Daniel Ekuale and the New England Patriots agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract Friday, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.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.
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