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Steelers' Ekuale Suspended Five Games for Substance Violation

11/26/2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale has been suspended five games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy.
Ekuale is on injured reserve with a torn ACL and will forfeit about $325,000 during the suspension.
He signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Steelers after four seasons in New England.
In seven games this season, Ekuale has recorded six tackles and one pass breakup.

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale has been suspended five games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy.
Ekuale is on injured reserve with a torn ACL and will forfeit about $325,000 during the suspension.
He signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Steelers after four seasons in New England.
In seven games this season, Ekuale has recorded six tackles and one pass breakup.