The Patriots placed Ekuale (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Ekuale is feared to have suffered a torn biceps in Sunday's win over the Jets and is undergoing further tests to confirm the diagnosis, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Ekuale (elbow) is now listed as out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Ekuale departed Sunday's game against the Jets with an elbow injury.

Ekuale and the Patriots agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract Friday, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Ekuale is available to play again after serving a two-game suspension to open the 2022 campaign, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Ekuale was suspended for the first two games of the 2022 regular season for unspecified reasons, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Ekuale signed with the Patriots' practice squad Sunday.

Ekuale (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Ekuale (ankle) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.