KYLE DUGGER NEWS

Patriots' Kyle Dugger Eyeing Free Agency Departure? New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger has taken a significant step toward his first journey into free agency. Will it lead him further awa...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How Kyle Dugger's new agency could impact future in New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger switched agencies, as he prepares to enter the free agent market for the first time in his NFL career

JANUARY 31, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Productive game in defeat Dugger finished with 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed in the Patriots' 27-21 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact The strong safety played all 68 defensive snaps even though he was questionable (undisclosed) coming into the game. Dugger has yet to miss a game this year and has played at least 83 percent of the defensive snaps in all of them. The fourth-year pro has 103 tackles, seven passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 2023.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Dugger (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's tilt verus the Bills.

Impact Dugger was considered questionable for Sunday's tilt, but he is ultimately feeling good enough to play through it. Look for him to take on his usual role at strong safety assuming he avoids any setbacks.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: Kyle Dugger vs. Chiefs Patriots safety Kyle Dugger was mic'd up for the Patriots NFL Week 15 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

WATCH: Kyle Dugger spoils Sam Howell touchdown with interception Kyle Dugger spoiled an attempted touchdown pass from Commanders QB Sam Howell with an interception to end the half

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Kyle Dugger intercepts Sam Howell pass to close out the half Kyle Dugger intercepts the Sam Howell pass vs. Washington Commanders, 11/05/2023

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Has first sack and INT of season Dugger had nine tackles (seven solo), including one sack, and an interception in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Dugger intercepted Tua Tagovailoa in the first quarter on a pass inteded for Tyreek Hill, which subsequently led to a 24-yard touchdown pass from Mac Jones to Kendrick Bourne. Dugger followed that up with a sack on Tagovailoa in the second quarter, though the Dolphins were still able to score a touchdown on the drive. Dugger leads the Patriots defense in tackles over eight games with 57 total (38 solo) and is on pace to surpass his mark of 78 from last year. For the second straight game, he played in 100 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Dugger 10/30: "Trying to do everything we can to get better" Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger addresses the media on Monday, October 30, 2023.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Bill Belichick discussed the trade deadline, NFL officiating, and the future of Kyle Dugger - The Boston Globe A day after a second loss to the Dolphins, the Patriots coach also discussed what went wrong for his team on Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Despite Loss to Dolphins, Patriots' Kyle Dugger Proves Value New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger is a popular trade candidate due to being in a contract year, but he proved how much he means to the...

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Game Notes: DB Kyle Dugger sets up first Patriots TD with his first pick of the season Game notes and records from Patriots PR.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Kyle Dugger sacks Tagovailoa for 6-yard loss via blitz New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for 6-yard loss via blitz.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Kyle Dugger intercepts Tua Tagovailoa Patriots safety Kyle Dugger intercepts Tua Tagovailoa's pass against the Miami Dolphins.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Tallies seven tackles in victory Dugger recorded seven tackles (seven solo) in the Patriots' Week 7 win over the Bills on Sunday.

Impact The seven tackles matched Dugger's second-most through seven games. On the year, Dugger has 48 tackles (31 solo), four TFLs, two pass breakups and one QB hit. He's started all seven games to this point, playing 95 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

7 Patriots trades that would make sense: Josh Uche, Kyle Dugger on the move? Mac Jones for a fourth-round pick? Josh Uche for a second? A look at some deals the Patriots could make before the Oct. 31 trade deadline.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Raiders Opponent Underrated Player: Kyle Dugger The Las Vegas Raiders will take on the New England Patriots on Sunday and will face one of the most underrated safeties in the NFL -- Kyle D...

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

What was the mood in the Patriots locker room a day after Dallas debacle? Special teams captain Matthew Slater and Kyle Dugger relay how Patriots plan to get past 38-3 loss

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Kyle Dugger 10/2: "Guys are hungry to get better" Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger addresses the media on Monday, October 2, 2023.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots filled Devin McCourty's locker, how will they fill all his roles? Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, and Adrian Phillips spoke to MassLive about life after Devin McCourty.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Safety is looking like a position of strength for Patriots - The Boston Globe Jabrill Peppers, Kyle Dugger, and Adrian Phillips, as well as cornerback/safety hybrid Jalen Mills, check all the boxes: smarts, toughness,...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Kyle Dugger 8/16: "It's just high competition" Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger addresses the media on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Kyle Dugger 8/2: "We all can play back there" Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger addresses the media on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots Kyle Dugger: Contract Extension? The New England Patriots would love to sign safety Kyle Dugger to a contract extension. But, how much will it cost to keep him off the open...

JULY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Some important contract extensions could be in the works, and other thoughts on Day 2 of Patriots training camp - The Boston Globe Safety Kyle Dugger, linebacker Josh Uche, and guard Mike Onwenu are entering the last season of their rookie deals, making potential extensi...

JULY 27, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM