KYLE DUGGER NEWS

Questionable for Sunday Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

Impact Dugger has been nursing an ankle injury for the past couple months, but he's been able to play in each of the Patriots' last three games, so he's likely to continue suiting up Sunday following a week of limited practice sessions. However, if the Lenoir-Rhyne product is sidelined in Week 15, Jaylinn Hawkins will likely start alongside Jabrill Peppers as New England's top safety duo.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Wednesday Dugger (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Dugger has been dealing with the ankle injury for weeks but has played in three straight games, and New England is coming off its bye week. On the season, Dugger has 52 tackles (35 solo), including 1.0 sacks, four pass breakups and one forced fumble across nine appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fine day in close loss Dugger recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 25-24 loss versus the Colts.

Impact Dugger played all 58 of New England's defensive snaps in Week 13, and he came away with his highest tackle total since Week 7 at Jacksonville. He hasn't been quite as productive this season as he was last year, but he's done enough to place himself on the fringes of the IDP radar for the fantasy playoffs after the Patriots' bye in Week 14.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday vs. Indianapolis Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Dugger will play through an ankle injury for a third straight week after missing three games earlier in the season due to that same issue. The fifth-year safety has logged 44 tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble across eight regular-season games.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 13 Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Dugger was sidelined from Week 8 through 10 due to an ankle injury, but he's been able to play through the issue for the Patriots' last two regular-season games. Given his limited participation in practice all week, it's likely that the fifth-year safety should be able to suit up Sunday. Across his last two outings, Dugger logged nine tackles (four solo) and one pass defense.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with limited work Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has now played through his ankle issue in consecutive games, so Wednesday's limited practice session is likely precautionary. Dugger has tallied 44 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and three passes defended through eight appearances this season, and he'll likely continue playing through injury unless he downgrades to no participation Thursday or Friday.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Player Locker Room Media Availability 11/24: Kyle Dugger and Davon Godchaux Patriots players Kyle Dugger and Davon Godchaux address the media on Sunday, November 24, 2024. TIMECODE 00:00-01:28 DUGGER 01:28-04:39 GODC...

NOVEMBER 24 • PATRIOTS.COM

In for Sunday Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact The starting safety put in limited practice sessions after playing through the injury in the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams. Dugger still played on all 51 defensive snaps in that game. He has 38 tackles (26 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble in seven games this season.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Dugger practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after playing through his ankle issue in the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams. If the 28-year-old's injury worsened and he's unable to suit up for the Week 12 divisional matchup, Jaylinn Hawkins will likely serve as New England's top strong safety.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Dugger returned after to the field for Sunday's loss to the Rams after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, recording three total tackles while playing 100 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps. This suggests that Wednesday's limited session is likely precautionary, and the Lenoir-Rhyne product is expected to suit up for the Week 12 divisional matchup against the Dolphins unless he downgrades to no participation Thursday or Friday.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Locker Room Media Availability 11/17: Rhamondre Stevenson, DeMario Douglas, Marcus Jones, Jonathan Jones, Kyle Dugger, Davon Godchaux Patriots players Marcus Jones, Rhamondre Stevenson, Kyle Dugger, and more address the media on Sunday, November 17, 2024. TIMECODE 00:00-01:...

NOVEMBER 17 • PATRIOTS.COM

Good to go vs. Rams Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Dugger was a limited practice participant all week, and he will return Sunday from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. Dugger will reclaim his starting spot at strong safety and will solidify the Patriots' secondary against a Rams' offense that didn't score a touchdown in Week 10 against the Dolphins.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.

Impact Dugger practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week and has missed the Patriots' last three games due to an ankle injury. It now appears he has a chance to return for New England's Week 11 matchup against the Rams; however, if he's unable to do so, expect Jaylinn Hawkins to serve as the Patriots' top strong safety Sunday.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with limited work Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The 28-year-old has missed the Patriots' last three games due to an ankle injury, but Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be nearing a return to the field. Dugger has recorded 35 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defended two passes in six appearances this season. If Dugger can return for New England's Week 11 matchup against the Rams, it would be a significant boost to an already hot Patriots defense, which has allowed 22 or fewer points in each of its last three games.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Dugger (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Dugger was unable to practice all week and is now in line to miss his third consecutive game Sunday due to an ankle injury. Jaylinn Hawkins is expected to continue serving as the Patriots' top strong safety until Dugger can return to the field.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Wednesday Dugger (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Dugger has missed the Patriots' last two games due to an ankle injury, and now his availability for Week 10 is in doubt too. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Week 9 Dugger (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Tennessee.

Impact Dugger was a late addition to the injury report last weekend and will now miss his second straight game due to the issue. He did manage a trio of limited sessions in practice this week, which suggests he has a chance to return to action next Sunday versus Chicago. Jaylinn Hawkins is likely to start at strong safety against the Titans in Dugger's stead Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Dugger was a limited participant at each of New England's three practice this week, but his status remains up in the air for Week 9. If he is forced to miss a second game in a row due to his ankle injury, Jaylinn Hawkins will likely draw another start at strong safety versus Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Dugger missed the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Jets due to an ankle injury likely sustained in practice, but Wednesday's limited session indicates he could be nearing a return to the field. His participation Thursday and Friday will provide the best indication of whether he can return in Week 9, when the Patriots travel to Tennessee.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Week 8 Dugger (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Dugger was a late addition to New England's injury report, as he practiced in full both Thursday and Friday before getting added to the report with a tag of questionable Saturday. The severity of his ankle issue isn't clear, but the injury is going to sideline him for at least Sunday's AFC East clash. Dugger's absence will be a significant blow to the Patriots' secondary, as the safety logged 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in five of the team's seven contests coming into Week 8. When Dugger was sidelined Week 5 against Miami, Jaylinn Hawkins stepped into a starting role, and that will likely be the case again Sunday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots S Kyle Dugger (ankle) questionable vs. Jets New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger was added to the team’s injury report as questionable for Sunday’s home game against the New York Je...

OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Questionable to face Jets Dugger (ankle) has been added to the Patriots' injury report Saturday and is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Dugger missed Week 5 due to an ankle injury, and the same issue may have now resurfaced. Jaylinn Hawkins played 95 percent of defensive snaps Week 5, so if Dugger ends up missing any more time, New England has already signaled which player will inherit an every-down role in his stead.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pats' leading tackler in loss Dugger recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.

Impact Dugger got back on track in the tackle category in Week 7, tallying more than four for the first time since Week 2. He's on the IDP radar headed into a Week 8 matchup versus the Jets as he looks to build on Sunday's performance.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Player Postgame Media Availability 10/20: Jahlani Tavai, Hunter Henry, Christian Gonzalez, Kyle Dugger, K.J. Osborn Patriots players Hunter Henry, Christian Gonzalez, Kyle Dugger, and more address the media on Sunday, October 20, 2024. 00:00-03:17 TAVAI...

OCTOBER 20 • PATRIOTS.COM

Active for Sunday's game Dugger (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact After limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, Dugger -- who was inactive in Week 5 -- was deemed questionable for the contest. Now that his active status versus Houston has been confirmed, Dugger should step back into his usual starting slot in New England's defense, a role that has yielded the safety 20 tackles, a forced fumble and 1.0 sacks in four contests to date.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE