Daniel Ekuale

Daniel Ekuale was reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad on January 16, 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 the New England Patriots to the practice squad (9/5/21) ... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (10/23) ... Reverted back to the practice squad (10/25/21) ... Elevated to New England's active roster (10/30/21) ... Reverted back to the practice squad (11/1/21) ... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (12/6/21)... Reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (12/7/21).... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (12/18/21)... Reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (12/20/21)...Elevated to the Patriots active roster (12/25/21)... reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (12/27/21).... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (1/1/22)... Reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (1/3/22)... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (1/8/22)... Reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (1/10/22)... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (1/14/22).

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CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Daniel Ekuale was reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad on January 16, 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 the New England Patriots to the practice squad (9/5/21) ... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (10/23) ... Reverted back to the practice squad (10/25/21) ... Elevated to New England's active roster (10/30/21) ... Reverted back to the practice squad (11/1/21) ... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (12/6/21)... Reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (12/7/21).... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (12/18/21)... Reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (12/20/21)...Elevated to the Patriots active roster (12/25/21)... reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (12/27/21).... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (1/1/22)... Reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (1/3/22)... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (1/8/22)... Reverted back to the New England Patriots practice squad (1/10/22)... Elevated to the Patriots active roster (1/14/22).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2021 (7/0, 1/1)

• 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. He was recalled to the active roster the day before the game (10/23) and reverted back to the practice squad the day after (10/25).
• Elevated to the active roster prior to the game at L.A. Chargers (10/31) and played limited snaps on the defensive line. Reverted back to the practice squad the day after the game (11/1).
• 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).
• Saw limited snaps, rotating in on the defensive line at Indianapolis (12/18).
• Recorded two tackles in limited snaps vs. Buffalo (12/26).
• Saw limited snaps, rotating in on the defensive line as well as special teams vs. Jacksonville (1/2).
• Elevated for his third straight game at Miami (1/9) and made his first NFL start in the nickel defense.
• 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.