Daniel Ekuale

Daniel Ekuale was signed by the New England Patriots to a future contract on January 25, 2022 ... Originally signed by Cleveland as a rookie free agent (5/4/18) ... Released by Cleveland (9/1/18) ... Signed by Cleveland to the practice squad (9/2/18) ... Released by Cleveland from the practice squad (12/5/18) ... Signed by Cleveland (1/2/19) ... Released by Cleveland (9/5/20) ... Signed by Jacksonville to the practice squad (9/8/20) ... Signed by Jacksonville to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/28/20) ... Released by Jacksonville (9/1/21) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/5/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (10/23/21) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (10/25/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (10/30/21) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (11/1/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (12/6/21)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (12/7/21).... Elevated by New England to the active roster (12/18/21)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (12/20/21)...Elevated by New England to the active roster (12/25/21)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (12/27/21).... Elevated by New England to the active roster (1/1/22)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (1/3/22)... Elevated by New England to the active roster (1/8/22)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (1/10/22)... Elevated by New England to the active roster (1/14/22)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (1/16/22).

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CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Daniel Ekuale was signed by the New England Patriots to a future contract on January 25, 2022 ... Originally signed by Cleveland as a rookie free agent (5/4/18) ... Released by Cleveland (9/1/18) ... Signed by Cleveland to the practice squad (9/2/18) ... Released by Cleveland from the practice squad (12/5/18) ... Signed by Cleveland (1/2/19) ... Released by Cleveland (9/5/20) ... Signed by Jacksonville to the practice squad (9/8/20) ... Signed by Jacksonville to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/28/20) ... Released by Jacksonville (9/1/21) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/5/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (10/23/21) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (10/25/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (10/30/21) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (11/1/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (12/6/21)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (12/7/21).... Elevated by New England to the active roster (12/18/21)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (12/20/21)...Elevated by New England to the active roster (12/25/21)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (12/27/21).... Elevated by New England to the active roster (1/1/22)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (1/3/22)... Elevated by New England to the active roster (1/8/22)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (1/10/22)... Elevated by New England to the active roster (1/14/22)... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (1/16/22).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2022 (15/0)

• Suspended for the first two games of the season.
• Utilized as a reserve defensive lineman.
• Played in his first game of the season at the home opener vs. Baltimore (9/25), Recorded one tackle in the game.
• Saw limited action vs. Detroit (10/9). Recorded on tackle in the shutout win.
• Part of the defensive unit that held Cleveland, who entered the game with the top ranked rushing attack, to 70 rushing yards. It was the first time this season the Browns had less than 170 rushing yards (10/16). Had two tackles.
• Saw limited action at N.Y. Jets (10/30) on the defensive and special teams unit.
• Part of the defensive unit vs. Indianapolis (11/6) that forced the Colts to go 0-for-14 on third down and allowed just 121 total yards of offense.
• Was part of the defensive unit vs. N.Y. Jets (11/20) that held the to just 103 total yards, the third-fewest yards allowed in Patriots history, only two total yards in the second half, the fewest ever allowed in a half in Patriots history, only six first touchdowns and no touchdowns.
• Had two tackles vs. Buffalo (12/1).
• Registered his first sack of the season on a third-down play in the third quarter to force a pun at Arizona (12/12). Had three solo tackles in the game. Part of the defensive unit that recorded six sacks, two takeaways, a touchdown and four fourth-down stops.
• Recorded his second sack of the season on a third-down play in the second quarter for a 4-yard loss to force a punt at Buffalo (1/8).

2021 (7/0, 1/1)

• Went to training camp with Jacksonville and signed with New England to the practice squad on Sept. 5.
• Was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for seven games and the postseason game at Buffalo (1/15).
• Played in his first game as a member of the Patriots vs. N.Y. Jets (10/24) as a reserve on defense and recorded his first sack of the season on the last play of the first half when he sacked QB Mike White for an 8-yard loss.
• Played in his third game with the Patriots at Buffalo (12/6) after being elevated from the practice squad. He tackled Buffalo QB Josh Allen for a 5-yard sack in the second quarter. His first two tackles of the 2021 season resulted in sacks. He sacked New York Jets QB Mike White for an 8-yard loss on the last play of the first half (10/24).
• Elevated to the active roster and played in his first playoff game in the Wild Card Round loss at Buffalo (1/15) recording a tackle in the process.

2020 (9/5 - JACKSONVILLE)

• Went to training camp with Cleveland but was released prior to the start of the season and was signed by Jacksonville on the practice squad and then signed to the 53-man roster.
• Played in nine games with five starts and had 13 tackles and sack.
• Had his first career sack at Minnesota (12/6).

2019 (7/0 - CLEVELAND )

• Played in seven games and finished with four total tackles before finishing the year on injured reserve.

2018 (0/0 - CLEVELAND )

• Spent the season on the practice squad.

COLLEGE

• Appeared in 51 games with 22 starts at Washington State and totaled 71 career tackles, 3 sacks and two forced fumbles.
• Played in all 13 games with 12 starts as a senior, recording 17 tackles, 1 sack and a forced fumble.
• Started in nine of 13 games as a junior in 2016, recording a career-high 23 tackles and 1 sack.

PERSONAL

• Given name is Tanielu Ekuale.
• Attended Nuuli Technical High School.