Dugger (quadriceps) won't play in Sunday's game against the Titans, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Won't return Sunday
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Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Ravens.
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.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Cleared for Week 7
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Dugger (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation against the Ravens on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Trending toward suiting up Sunday
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Dugger (quadriceps) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
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.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Sidelined for second consecutive week
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Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Will not play against Jacksonville
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Dugger (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Charlie Clifford reports.
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.
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Bengals' Kyle Dugger: Dealing with quad issue
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Dugger (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Steelers' Kyle Dugger: Picks off Sanders in Week 17 loss
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Dugger recorded eight tackles (five solo) and one interception during the Steelers' 13-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Dugger's eight tackles Sunday were a season high, and he nabbed his second interception of the season when he jumped in front of a pass from Shedeur Sanders intended for Jerry Jeudy early in the fourth quarter. Since being traded by the Patriots to the Steelers in October, Dugger has logged 40 tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses (including one interception and a pick-six) across eight regular-season games with Pittsburgh.
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Steelers' Kyle Dugger: Logs sack vs. Detroit
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Dugger tallied seven tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Pittsburgh's win versus the Lions on Sunday.
Dugger had his best performance of the campaign during the victory, as he racked up a season-high seven tackles in addition to recording his first sack. The 2020 second-round pick has compiled just 32 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception across seven outings, but he'll look to be more productive across the final two games of the season.
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Steelers' Kyle Dugger: Ruled out for Sunday
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Dugger (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Dugger was a recent addition to the injury report on Thursday with a hand injury and was unable to practice due to the issue. In the absence of the defensive back, Chuck Clark will likely start at strong safety. It is also worth considering, based on the Steelers' willingness to move Jalen Ramsey to safety, that recently signed Asante Samuel may also see some reps across from the former cornerback in the deeper portions of the field.
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Steelers' Kyle Dugger: DNP on Thursday
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Duggar (hand) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Duggar popped up on the injury report Thursday with a hand injury, and the inability to practice may be a sign he will not be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Ravens. The strong safety played 99 percent of defensive snaps in last Sunday's game against the Bills and logged five tackles (one solo) in the loss. If Dugger is ultimately unable to play, Chuck Clark will likely start Sunday against Baltimore.
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Steelers' Kyle Dugger: Season high stops in loss
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Dugger recorded six total tackles (two solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 31-28 loss to Chicago.
Dugger was able to secure a season-high six stops, finishing second only to fellow safety Jalen Ramsey (9) in takedowns for Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old has now registered 18 total tackles (eight solo) and three passes defensed, including a pick-six, over four contests with the Steelers.
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Steelers' Kyle Dugger: Logs full practice Thursday
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Dugger (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Dugger missed this past Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a knee issue. He was then traded from New England to Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Dugger's ability to log a full session Thursday suggests he's healthy enough to play Sunday against Indianapolis, but he may not have had enough time to get fully up to speed with Pittsburgh's playbook. Mike DeFabo of The Athletic mentions that the Steelers have a "contingency plan" at strong safety if Dugger isn't ready for a full workload.
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Steelers' Kyle Dugger: Heads to Pittsburgh
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The Steelers acquired Dugger (knee) and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
After starting all 13 regular-season games in which he appeared last season, Dugger fell out of favor under the new coaching staff in New England and logged just 44 percent of the defensive snaps across the first seven weeks of the season before being inactive with a knee injury in Week 8. With DeShon Elliott (knee) looking at a multiweek absence, the Steelers needed another safety. Dugger joins Chuck Clark, Jabrill Peppers and Juan Thornhill at the position in Pittsburgh.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Inactive for Week 8
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Dugger (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Dugger appeared to sustain a knee injury during Week 8 prep, which limited his practice participation Thursday and Friday, and will ultimately sideline him for Sunday's home game. Dugger's absence means Dell Pettus, Brenden Schooler and Richie Grant will serve as the Patriots' depth options at safety behind Craig Woodson and Jaylinn Hawkins. Dugger will look to progress enough in his recovery to return for Week 9 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: In line to start Week 6
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Dugger is slated to start at safety against the Saints on Sunday due to the absence of Jaylinn Hawkins (hamstring), Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Dugger played just one defensive snap and seven snaps on special teams during the Patriots' Week 5 win over the Bills. However, the 2020 second-rounder appears to be in line to work with the Patriots' starting defense in the absence of Hawkins. Dugger has 12 tackles (five solo) through five regular-season games this year.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Limited Wednesday
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Dugger (ankle) was limited during Wednesday's voluntary OTAs, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Will play against Buffalo
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Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Listed as questionable for Week 17
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Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is questionable to play against the Chargers on Saturday after logging a limited practice Thursday.
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 during Week 17 prep, 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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Questionable for Week 16
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Dugger (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Dugger has been playing through the ankle injury for weeks, and Sunday should be no different after he again practiced on a limited basis. Through 10 games this season, Dugger has 62 tackles (41 solo), including seven TFLs and 1.0 sacks, four pass breakups and one forced fumble.
