PITTSBURGH -- 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.
The Steelers were in need of defensive tackles after moving on from Larry Ogunjobi. The 30-year-old veteran was released by the team at the start of free agency and has since signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was then suspended six games for violating the NFL's performance enhancing drugs policy.
Since his release, the Steelers have searched for a replacement, and they may now have found one.
Ekuale, 31, started 16 games for the Patriots last season, recording 52 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack.