Amidst the New England Patriots making changes throughout the roster this offseason, a former defensive tackle saw a better fit in a longtime rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Daniel Ekuale to a one-year deal this offseason, bringing in the former New England Patriots starter to provide a big body in the middle of their defensive line.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already had a notably busy offseason and free agency period, characterized by significant roster alterations and a consistent presence at the forefront of the media.
The New England Patriots have added multiple free agents since the new league year began. But they have also lost a few players. Other than David Andrews and Jonathan Jones, the Patriots also lost a starter along the defensive line.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
The Steelers are kicking off the week by making an addition to their defensive line. Agent Blake Baratz announced that his client Daniel Ekuale has agreed to sign with the Steelers.
The New England Patriots have already made a bunch of additions to their defense this offseason, but they have also sustained some losses in the process.
The Steelers will replace one veteran defensive tackle with another. After watching Larry Ogunjobi depart for Buffalo, Pittsburgh has signed former Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale to fill his place, according to his agent, Blake Baratz.
The Steelers add a defensive tackle to the roster The Pittsburgh Steelers have added a defensive tackle to their roster. Pittsburgh has signed former New England Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale, his agent Blake Baratz announced.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding to the defensive line, signing former New England Patriots big man Daniel Ekuale, his agent Blake Baratz announced on social media.
Ekuale will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The New England Patriots have already restructured their coaching staff for the second consecutive offseason.
The New England Patriots are slated to have massive cap room heading into the NFL offseason, but there will still be limits to their spending. As a result, they may not be able to retain all of their top free agents even if they want to.
The New England Patriots will have expansive cap room heading into NFL free agency, which means they will be able to make some potentially big moves. However, they also have some of their own free agents that they will have to worry about.
It certainly hasn't been an easy road for the New England Patriots in 2024, as they have lost three games in a row to fall to 1-3 on the season. The Patriots weren't expected to be any good this year, so their early struggles do not come as much of a shock.
Ekuale played 73 percent of snaps in the season opener. Daniel Ekuale has appeared in 27 total games since joining the New England Patriots as a practice squad pickup in September 2021.
If the defense does not adapt to the current situation and the offense continues to struggle, games will start dropping left and right, and the playoffs will soon be far out of reach.