Overview
- League and multiple outlets reported a five-game suspension without pay for violating the performance-enhancing substances policy.
- Ekuale has been on injured reserve since tearing his ACL on Oct. 26 against the Packers, ending his season after seven appearances.
- The suspension will be served while he remains on IR, and he is eligible to appeal, according to reports.
- In 2025 he logged 72 defensive snaps with six combined tackles for Pittsburgh after signing a one-year, $2.8 million deal in March.
- This is his third PED-related suspension following penalties in 2018 and 2022, and he is set to reach free agency in March 2026, with some reports questioning his roster outlook.