Out
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
6
SACKS
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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.
Suffers torn ACL
Ekuale tore his ACL during the Steelers' 35-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ekuale sustained the injury in the first quarter, and further tests revealed a torn ACL that will sideline the veteran defensive tackle for the rest of the 2025 season and could impact his availability for the start of the 2026 campaign. The Steelers could look to add depth to their defensive line via trade, free agency, the waiver wire or the practice squad, but rookie fifth-rounder Yahya Black could also see a significant uptick in defensive snaps. Ekuale will finish the 2025 regular season with six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense over seven games.
Ekuale sustained the injury in the first quarter, and further tests revealed a torn ACL that will sideline the veteran defensive tackle for the rest of the 2025 season and could impact his availability for the start of the 2026 campaign. The Steelers could look to add depth to their defensive line via trade, free agency, the waiver wire or the practice squad, but rookie fifth-rounder Yahya Black could also see a significant uptick in defensive snaps. Ekuale will finish the 2025 regular season with six tackles (four solo) and one pass defense over seven games.
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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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Career year in 2024
Ekuale recorded 52 total tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 16 games in 2024.
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Good to go for Week 12
Ekuale (elbow) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Miami.
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