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Patriots Make Telling Kyle Dugger Admission After Jabrill Peppers Leaves Practice - NESN.com It continues to look like Kyle Dugger has fallen out of favor with the New England Patriots. Dugger’s play has declined since signing a four...

AUGUST 15, 2025 • NESN.COM

Mike Vrabel gives reason for longtime starter's fall on Patriots depth chart New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shared the reason for veteran safety Kyle Dugger's fall on the depth chart.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Patriots' Kyle Dugger is looking at a surprising depth chart change in New England | Sporting News No one saw this coming.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyle Dugger has been demoted in practice, what are Patriots' options? What are the Patriots’ options with Kyle Dugger, who has been demoted to the second-string defense?

AUGUST 14, 2025 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

What Mike Vrabel said about Kyle Dugger working with the backups in practice Kyle Dugger has been working with the backups recently. Here's what Mike Vrabel had to say about it.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • BOSTON.COM

Patriots may be preparing for life without key defender after camp shift Mike Vrabel came into the Patriots with a clear vision for the defense, and that might not include keeping around safety Kyle Dugger.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Reporter Says Patriots Defensive Back Could Be A 'Surprise Cut' Khari A. Thompson of The Boston Globe wrote on Tuesday that New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger could be a surprise cut this summer.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • NESN.COM

Former Patriots captain, in first year of $58 million deal, a leading cut candidate | Sporting News Former second-round pick Kyle Dugger is sliding down the Patriots depth chart.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyle Dugger, Christian Elliss, Truman Jones, Mike Onwenu, Kayshon Boutte, and Jabrill Peppers | Player Media Availability 8/5 Patriots players Kyle Dugger, Christian Elliss, Truman Jones, Mike Onwenu, Kayshon Boutte, and Jabrill Peppers address the media on Tuesday,...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Kyle Dugger Trade? Insider Wonders If Safety's Patriots Career Is Nearing End A top New England Patriots insider wonders whether Kyle Dugger is being phased out and could be traded before the start of the season.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • NESN.COM

Christian Elliss, K'Lavon Chaisson, Garrett Bradbury, Kyle Dugger, Keion White, and Marcus Jones | Patriots Media Access 7/25 Patriots players Christian Elliss, K'Lavon Chaisson, Garrett Bradbury, Kyle Dugger, Keion White, and Marcus Jones speak to the media on Frid...

JULY 25, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Participating in training camp Duggar (ankle) was a full partiicpant in New England's training camp session Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Duggar has now fully recovered from ankle surgery he underwent in January after having been limited during voluntary OTAs. The 29-year-old will look to build upon his strong season during the 2024 campaign where he recorded 81 tackles (55 solo), with 1.0 sacks, despite being limited to just 13 games.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Dugger (ankle) was limited during Wednesday's voluntary OTAs, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Dugger underwent offseason ankle surgery, so it's no surprise he's a limited participant during New England's voluntary OTAs. The Lenoir-Rhyne product is one of the Patriots' most impactful defenders, recording 81 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, four passes defended and one forced fumble across 13 games in 2024. Once Dugger returns to full health, he's expected to serve as the team's top strong safety.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Dugger and Joshua Dobbs | Player Media Availability 5/6 Patriots safety Kyle Dugger and quarterback Joshua Dobbs address the media on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. TIMECODE: 00:00-07:44 DUGGER 07:44-16...

MAY 6, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Undergoes surgery on ankle Dugger played through a high-ankle sprain in 2024 and had surgery Jan. 9 to address the injury, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Dugger's ankle injury likely contributed to his decline in production, as he dipped from 109 tackles in 2023 to 81 in 2024. The strong safety projects to be back in a starting role in 2025, which will be the second season of Dugger's four-year, $58 million contract.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records 81 tackles this season Dugger finished the 2024 regular season with 81 tackles (55 solo), and a sack in 13 games.

Impact After logging a career-high 109 tackles in 2023, 2020 second-rounder wasn't able to hit the century mark this past season, while missing four games. Dugger signed a four-year, $58 million deal with the Patriots last April, so he'll be back to reprise his starting safety role with the franchise in 2025.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play against Buffalo Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Like he's done for most of the season, Dugger will play Sunday through multiple lower-body injuries and will start at safety alongside Marte Mapu. Dugger has logged 27 tackles (18 solo) in the three games since the Patriots' Week 14 bye.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Dugger has spent much of the 2024 season on the Patriots' injury report but hasn't missed a game since Week 10. He enters the Week 18 finale with 79 tackles (53 solo), including eight TFLs and 1.0 sacks, four pass breakups and one fumble recovery.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nine tackles vs. Chargers Dugger tallied nine tackles (six solo) during the Patriots' 40-7 loss to the Chargers on Saturday.

Impact Dugger played a season-high 74 defensive snaps Saturday and finished as the Patriots' second-leading tackler behind Jahlani Tavai (10). Over his last six games, Dugger has registered 44 tackles (27 solo) and two pass defenses. The Patriots have given up at least 28 points in four of their last six games, but they'll look to finish the 2024 regular season off strong in Week 18 against a Bills team that is locked into the No. 2 seed of the AFC and will likely rest its starters.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is available for Saturday's contest against the Chargers,

Impact Dugger has been playing through an ankle injury the previous five games and will do so again in Week 17. Barring any setbacks, he should take on his usual role at strong safety. However, he will again be without his fellow safety Jabril Peppers (hamstring).

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 17 Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is questionable to play against the Chargers on Saturday after logging a limited practice Thursday.

Impact Dugger has been able to play through an ankle injury during the Patriots' last five games, and over that span he accumulated 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses. Thursday's session was the only practice Dugger was able to participate in, so his official status for Saturday's game might not be known until New England releases its inactive players list about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Jaylinn Hawkins and Marte Mapu would be in line for increased snaps at safety if either or both of Dugger and Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) were unable to play.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots-Chargers injury report: Kyle Dugger among 5 starters questionable for Saturday kickoff The Patriots’ final injury report is out.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Eight tackles against Buffalo Dugger tallied eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact Dugger entered Sunday's game with a questionable tag due to a lingering ankle injury, but that didn't slow him down as he played every single defensive snap and led the Patriots' defense in tackling. Dugger has played every defensive snap in four of New England's last five games, and over that span he has accumulated 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight tackles against Buffalo Dugger tallied eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing against Buffalo Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Dugger has been working through an ankle injury for several weeks, but it won't prevent him from playing in Sunday's AFC East clash. Over his last four games, Dugger has logged 27 tackles (15 solo) and two pass defenses.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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