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Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 2/9/2026
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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
Suspension lifted, still on IR
The NFL lifted Ekuale's (knee) five-game suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Ekuale was suspended for five games by the NFL for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. He was placed on injured reserve in late October after tearing his ACL against the Packers in Week 8, and the seventh-year pro is aiming toward being fully healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign.
Ekuale was suspended for five games by the NFL for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy. He was placed on injured reserve in late October after tearing his ACL against the Packers in Week 8, and the seventh-year pro is aiming toward being fully healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign.
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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.
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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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