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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:27:45 -0800
Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (back) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 5. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 14 game but is expected to play.
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:08:26 -0800
Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (back) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 4, and he is likely to be available for Week 14.
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:58:53 -0800
Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (back) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 3, and should be able to play in Week 14. However, he will need to practice at some point this week.
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:32:17 -0700
Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (groin) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Oct. 9, and he could be available for the team's Week 6 game.
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:48:58 -0700
Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (groin) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 8, but the team believes he will be ready to play Week 6.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:42:22 -0700
Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (groin) strained his groin in Week 5, and he might be limited in practice this week. However, the injury does not seem major.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:54:05 -0700
Updating previous reports, The Colorado Springs Gazette reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban's (groin) groin injury does not appear to be serious.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:34:46 -0700
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (groin) suffered a strained left groin during Week 5.
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:44:08 -0700
Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (back) practiced Friday, Sept. 12, and is probable for the team's Week 2 game.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:34:33 -0700
Adam Zinser, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (back) is not playing in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 29.
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:15:25 -0700
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (back) suffered a back injury during the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 22.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:19:18 -0700
The Rocky Mountain News reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban is adjusting from being a starter on the defensive line to being a role player. "The coaches advised me exactly of what's going on. I'm the role guy. If a tackle should go down, I jump in. If an end should go down, I jump in. I play all four positions. It's a challenge, but it's a new role for me. It's a little different, but that's where you have to really check your ego because you realize there's something bigger than just yourself. You have to put the team first," Ekuban said.
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:35:01 -0700
Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan said DE Ebenezer Ekuban (leg) looked a little sluggish at the end of the summer OTAs. "You could tell there was soreness in the leg area," Shanahan said. "Since he's been back, he has looked much better." Shanahan said he is able to tell Ekuban's legs are improving each day.
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:28:40 -0700
The Denver Broncos have announced that Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (Achilles') was placed on injured reserve Monday, Aug. 20.
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:05:03 -0700
Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (Achilles') will miss the 2007 season with a torn Achilles' tendon, which he suffered in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18.
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:26:20 -0700
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (Achilles') likely tore his right Achilles' tendon during the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18. The injury would keep Ekuban out for the 2007 season. Head coach Mike Shanahan said, "It's a shame to lose Ebenezer for the year. He's been a real leader for us."
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:06:36 -0800
Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos could restructure the contract of DL Ebenezer Ekuban in the offseason.
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:49:42 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) practiced Tuesday, Nov. 21, and could play on a limited basis during Week 12.
Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:07:11 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) is expected to play at least in a limited capacity Week 12.
Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:30:22 -0800
The Denver Broncos announced DL Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) has been upgraded to probable for the Week 11 game.
Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:44:31 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) practiced Friday, Nov. 17, and he may not play in Week 11. He is listed as questionable on the team's injury report.
Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:15:20 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 16, and is not expected to play Week 11.
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:21:54 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. He likely will not try to practice in full until Friday, Nov. 17.
Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:09:45 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) is listed as day-to-day and is hopeful to return to action Week 11.
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:52:37 -0800
The Denver Broncos have declared RB Cedric Cobbs, OL Chris Kuper, DL Ebenezer Ekuban, LB Ian Gold, RB Mike Bell, DL Patrick Chukwurah, WR Quincy Morgan, TE Tony Scheffler inactive for Week 10.
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:15:51 -0800
The Denver Broncos have declared RB Cedric Cobbs, OL Chris Kuper, DL Ebenezer Ekuban, LB Ian Gold, RB Mike Bell, DL Patrick Chukwurah, WR Quincy Morgan, TE Tony Scheffler inactive for Week 10.
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:19:01 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) did not practice Friday, Nov. 10, and he has been downgraded to doubtful for the team's Week 10 game.
Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:22:17 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) missed practice Thursday, Nov. 9.
Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:23:53 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 8, and could miss the Week 10 game.
Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:17:08 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (thigh) is day-to-day with a thigh injury and will be monitored throughout the week.
Sat, 04 Nov 2006 07:08:38 -0800
Mike Prisuta, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Denver Broncos, particularly DE Ebenezer Ekuban, are glad to be facing Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Week 9 and not QB Charlie Batch. "I'd rather face Ben than Charlie Batch just because of how their offense has been doing with Charlie Batch in there," Ekuban said. "Nothing against Ben - he's a Super Bowl quarterback. But you know what? The tape doesn't lie."
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:33:36 -0700
Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban was not in uniform for the team's preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 31.
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:32:08 -0700
Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (ankle) was working through an ankle injury during morning practice Wednesday, Aug. 9.
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:38:21 -0700
Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan said DE Ebenezer Ekuban will only practice once a day during the early part of training camp.
Sat, 08 Jul 2006 08:04:56 -0700
Sports Xchange reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban is the favorite to start in place of departed DE Trevor Pryce. Ekuban played a lot last year in Denver's rotation and is solid against the run and the pass. If free agent acquisition DE Kenard Lang can fill Ekuban's role as the top backup at defensive end, the Broncos don't think the loss of Pryce will hurt much.
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:05:19 -0700
Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban is pleased to be paired with DE/LB Kenard Lang. When the two were teammates with the Cleveland Browns, Ekuban posted a career-high eight sacks. "We fed off each other because we were competitive," Ekuban said. "Week in and week out we'd go in the film room and find out who had the most tackles and assists and sacks."
Wed, 22 Feb 2006 06:47:30 -0800
Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos recently tweaked the contract of DE Ebenezer Ekuban. Ekuban had $1.3 million of his 2006 base salary converted into signing bonuses for the next two seasons, reducing his overall cap figure to $2.84 million and providing $650,000 in immediate relief.
Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:34:29 -0800
Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban will start at left defensive end Week 17 in place of the injured DL Courtney Brown (knee).
Sat, 22 Oct 2005 05:47:05 -0700
The Boston Herald reports the NFL fined New England Patriots rookie OL Logan Mankins $7,500 for "unnecessary roughness'" stemming from the low blow he delivered to Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban last Sunday, Oct. 16.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005 16:49:24 -0700
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DE Courtney Brown (elbow) practiced again Thursday, Sept 8. He is expected to play in the team's season opener Sunday, Sept. 11. As previously noted, Brown and DE Ebenezer Ekuban are expected to rotate at the left defensive end spot.
Wed, 07 Sep 2005 19:09:17 -0700
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos DL Courtney Brown (elbow) will split time with DL Ebenezer Ekuban during the season. Brown is expected to play Week 1.
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:47:57 -0700
DenverBroncos.com reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban is starting the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 13, in place of injured DE Courtney Brown (elbow).
Mon, 08 Aug 2005 23:25:24 -0700
Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban did not take part in the team's afternoon practice session Monday, Aug. 8. Ekuban is on a one-practice-per-day schedule.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005 23:05:13 -0700
Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports the Denver Broncos' starting front four on the defensive line is comprised of DEs Courtney Brown and Trevor Pryce and DTs Michael Myers and Gerard Warren. DEs Ebenezer Ekuban and John Engelberger and DTs Monsanto Pope and Mario Fatafehi make up the second unit. Veterans DLs Marco Coleman and Luther Elliss are on the third team while DE Raylee Johnson is a fourth-team defensive end. The depth chart was released Monday, Aug. 8.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005 22:26:34 -0700
Frank Schwab, of the Gazette, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban switched positions to help the Broncos get through DE Courtney Brown's absence. He moved from second-team weakside defensive end to starting strongside end during practice Monday, August 8. Ekuban spent most of the offseason recovering from shoulder and knee surgeries, but he said he's feeling good during camp. He is still only practicing once a day.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:30:03 -0700
Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban and OG Erik Pears engaged in a brief shoving match Friday morning, Aug. 5, but it did not escalate into anything beyond the two first-year Broncos. "It's a violent game and it's probably the first (exchange to) even (be called a) skirmish," head coach Mike Shanahan said. "I can't call it a fight; it wasn't a fight, because one guy wouldn't even allow himself to get into the fight. But you lose your poise in practice, you lose it during the games. You've got to keep your composure, and the teams that do fight usually fight during the season and a lot of times it will cost the team a game."
Tue, 02 Aug 2005 22:29:29 -0700
Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos DL Ebenezer Ekuban (undisclosed) returned for the team's afternoon practice session Tuesday, Aug. 2, after sitting out the morning workout.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005 11:43:00 -0700
Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban has been working with the first-string nickel defense at the defensive end position.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 14:44:24 -0700
Associated Press reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban was given morning practice off Sunday, July 31.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 10:47:32 -0700
Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos DE Ebenezer Ekuban (shoulder) will only practice once per day when the team begins two-a-days.