Rapoport, the contract is for $7.3 million. On September 7, 2014, Easley played in his first NFL regular season game, a 33–20 road loss to the Miami Dolphins. He would record his first career interception (off former Patriot Matt Cassel) the following week during a 30–7 win over the Minnesota Vikings. On December 17, the Patriots placed Easley on injured reserve. In 11 games of his rookie season, Easley finished with 9 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defended, and 1 interception. Without Easley, the Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX after they defeated the defending champion Seattle Seahawks 28–24. After the departure of longtime starter Vince Wilfork, Easley began the 2015 season as one of the Patriots' starting defensive tackles. On December 15, 2015, the Patriots placed Easley on injured reserve once again, ending his season. He ended the season with 15 tackles and two sacks. In an unexpected move, the Patriots released Easley on April 13, 2016. Los Angeles Rams On May 17, 2016, Easley signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams after working out with the team. He played in all 16 games for the Rams in 2016, recording 35 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one pass deflected and two forced fumbles. On March 7, 2017, the Rams placed an original round (first-round) tender on Easley. On May 4, 2017, Easley signed his tender with the Rams. During training camp, Easley suffered a torn ACL, his fourth in his football career and second time in the NFL; he was then ruled out for the 2017 season. On March 19, 2018, Easley signed a one-year contract to remain with the Rams. On October 3, 2018, Easley was placed on injured reserve after undergoing another knee surgery. Without Easley, the Rams reached Super Bowl LIII where they lost 13-3 to Easley's former team the New England Patriots. Personal life Easley's mother is of Haitian descent. Dominique has one older brother David Easley and one younger sister Destinee Easley who is a student at the New York Film Academy in Burbank, CA. Easley is a Muslim. He declared on his Twitter account that he converted to Islam on March 13, 2015. See also List of Florida Gators in the NFL Draft List of Los Angeles Rams players List of New England Patriots players References External links Los Angeles Rams bio New England Patriots bio Florida Gators bio 1992 births Living people African-American