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Bengals surge into showdown vs. Steelers after a victory in Madrid and 4-game win streak

With the Cincinnati Bengals on a four-game winning streak and off to the best start of the Zac Taylor era, the eighth-year coach hopes his team can keep the momentum as a first-pla...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

James Pearce Jr. active for Atlanta Falcons' game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid

Edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was active for the Atlanta Falcons' game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday in Madrid Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons in Madrid.

Impact Dugger will now miss consecutive games due to a quadriceps injury he aggravated in the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Ravens. PJ Jules will likely be the backup strong and free safety for the team in Sunday's international contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 8 Dugger (quadriceps) won't play in Sunday's game against the Titans, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dugger was injured in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens and did not return. The 30-year-old will now miss at least one game, and while there will likely be more updates on his health moving forward, he should be considered week-to-week. Dugger hasn't seen consistent action on the defensive side of the ball, though his absence will be felt on special teams.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Dugger exited the second half of Sunday's game with a quadriceps injury and was promptly ruled out. The safety overcame the same injury to suit up for the contest, so it is likely Dugger exited because he aggravated the existing injury.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 7 Dugger (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation against the Ravens on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Dugger has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a quadriceps injury. He figures to see most of his playing time on special teams while operating in a depth role in the secondary behind starting safeties Jordan Battle and Bryan Cook.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Dugger wasn't able to practice at full speed Wednesday due to a lingering quad injury, but it now looks like he's finally put the issue behind him. With starting safeties Jordan Battle and Bryan Cook both also healthy, Dugger projects to factor in mostly on special teams in Week 7 at Baltimore.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open Week 7 prep Dugger (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Dugger missed the Bengals' two games prior to the Week 6 bye due to a quadriceps injury, which also prevented him from practicing in any capacity. His limited participation Wednesday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens if he logs a full practice over the next two days.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals embrace an early bye after a win in Miami

Zac Taylor, coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, initially disliked the early bye week in their schedule

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins active for the Bengals against the Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were both active and set to play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Sidelined for second consecutive week Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dugger has not practiced or played over the last two weeks due to a quadriceps injury, which will prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's road game in Miami. A return to practice would indicate that he's progressing in his recovery, and with the Bengals on a bye for Week 6, his next chance to play is Week 7 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Injury-riddled Bengals secondary finding hope with fresh faces, new roles

The Cincinnati Bengals' defense has improved despite injuries to five defensive backs

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Bengals look to end 2-game skid against Dolphins with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins status unclear

Joe Burrow has thrown a lot of passes to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but the Cincinnati quarterback may need to find another top option when the Bengals visit the Dolphins on Su...

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Will not play against Jacksonville Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Charlie Clifford reports.

Impact Kyle Dugger failed to upgrade his practice participation Friday after missing the previous two days due to a quadriceps injury. The 30-year-old played 41 snaps on defense and 13 on special teams in Week 3. In Dugger's absence, PJ Jules could see increased action, with Jordan Battle (hamstring) also questionable.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with quad issue Dugger (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's not immediately obvious, but Dugger might have sustained the quad injury at some point during Sunday's game at Pittsburgh. He'll likely need to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in Week 4 versus the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Quick Hits | Zac Taylor Won't Rule Out Safeties; Tanner Hudson Gets His Hands On Roster Again Bengals safety Bryan Cook (ankle) and backup Kyle Dugger (unknown) didn’t practice Wednesday, but head coach Zac Taylor isn’t ruling them ou...

SEPTEMBER 30 • BENGALS.COM

Training Camp Report | Kyle Dugger No Longer Flying Under Radar, Just Around Ball Notes and quotes from Saturday at training camp.

AUGUST 16 • BENGALS.COM

Al Golden's high praise puts Bengals secondary on notice Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden has a multitude of versatile players like Kyle Dugger to get the team's maligned unit tur...

JULY 28 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

2026 NFL Schedule Release: 5 Bold Predictions After Unveiling Of Regular Season Slate

The Rams missing the playoffs headline five bold predictions after Thursday's NFL schedule release.

MAY 15 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Schedule Release: 5 Bold Predictions After Unveiling Of Regular Season Slate

Former Safety Excited For New Team After Rough Year With Steelers Kyle Dugger's stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers was short-lived after he arrived from the New England Patriots at the trade deadline last s...

APRIL 5 • SI.COM

Former Patriot Captain Kyle Dugger Beefs Up Bengals Secondary With Leadership, Physicality Kyle Dugger looks to re-boot his career with the Bengals.

APRIL 2 • BENGALS.COM

Set to sign with Bengals Dugger is in line to sign a one-year deal with the Bengals,Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact In 16 regular-season games (seven with the Patriots and nine with the Steelers) in 2025, the 2020 second-rounder recorded a season-low 59 total tackles, as well as a sack and two interceptions. As Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News notes, Dugger brings both ample starting experience, as well as positional versatility to a Bengals defense that can use both.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Second wind with Pittsburgh Dugger compiled 59 total tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, over 16 contests during the 2025 regular s...

Impact Dugger entered the 2025 campaign in his sixth season with the Patriots, but he was traded to the Steelers in late October after being used sparingly in New England. The safety was thrust into a prominent role in Pittsburgh's secondary, notching 42 total takedowns and two interceptions, including a 73-yard pick-six in Week 11 against the Bengals, while also adding three other passes defensed over nine regular-season games with the team. Dugger is still under contract for two more years after inking a four-year, $58 million contract with the Patriots in 2024, and he'll likely have a strong chance to start in the Steelers' secondary next season.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

The Steelers are in NFL purgatory. They'll have to find a way out without Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after the team was eliminated from the playoffs with a 30-6 loss to Houston

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

WATCH: Kyle Dugger Media Availability (Jan. 1) Kyle Dugger spoke to the media Thursday, January 1 ahead of Steelers Week 18 game against the Ravens

JANUARY 1 • STEELERS.COM

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