Report: Ex-Patriots defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale agrees to sign with the Steelers

By Khari A.

Thompson Daniel Ekuale , who started a career-high 16 games for the Patriots last season, has agreed to sign with the Steelers according to multiple reports.

The 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive lineman recorded 52 tackles and one sack last season.

His previous career high in tackles was 14 in 2022.

Ekuale signed with the Patriots in 2021 on a reserve/futures contract.

Before joining the Patriots, Ekuale had stints in Cleveland and Jacksonville.

Daniel Ekuale is signing with the Steelers.

He started 16 games for the Patriots last season next to Davon Godchaux pic.twitter.com/ckmMIALzFS The Patriots have made changes to their defensive line this offseason, signing Milton Williams to a $104 million contract after he captured his first championship with the Eagles, and trading Louisiana native Davon Godchaux to the Saints.

New England, which led the league in rushing yards allowed per carry (3.3) in 2023, slipped to the 14th (4.4 yards per carry) in 2024.

They recorded the fewest sacks in the NFL (28) last season.

Ekuale will head back to the AFC North for a new opportunity with the Steelers.

Khari A.

Thompson Khari Thompson covers professional sports for Boston.com.

Before joining the team in 2022, Khari covered college football for The Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Miss.

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