The New England Patriots received a roster exemption for Daniel Ekuale on Monday after the defensive tackle served a two-game suspension from the NFL to begin the regular season.
The organization now has until Wednesday to create an opening on the 53-man roster, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Ekuale, 28, had been suspended by the league in June. The move went into effect at the end of August following a preseason that saw the 6-foot-3, 300-pound Washington State product record two tackles and one sack.
New England originally signed Ekuale to the practice squad at its formation last September.