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On YouTubeNew England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 16
Patriots Training Camp Preview: Safeties
The New England Patriots secondary is expected to play a significant role within their new-look aggressive defense, under the direction of new coordinator Terrell Williams and head coach Mike Vrabel — especially at safety.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 11
Patriots' Defender Receives Devastating Outlook
The New England Patriots are going to be faced with some very difficult decisions when it comes time to trim the roster down to 53 players thanks to their offseason spending spree.
Patriots Veteran Deemed Stunning Cut Candidate
The New England Patriots have completely revamped their defense this offseason, which wasn't really expected because their defense wasn't their biggest problem in 2024.
The 'NFL mascot names' quiz
How many of the official primary mascot's names in the NFL can you name in five minutes?
Analyst Delivers Brutal News for Patriots' Key Defender
Last year, the New England Patriots' defense took a massive step back, and their shoddy play at the safety position was a big reason why. The primary culprit for the Patriots' poor performance in the secondary was Kyle Dugger, who trudged through a rough 2024 campaign while playing through an injury.
New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / May 7
Patriots key defensive piece is ready to contribute again after rough times in 2024
FOXBOROUGH, Mass - The 2024 season was a rough one for New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger. But, he's ready to put it all in the past and focus on this new chapter. “I’m really looking forward to this upcoming season,” Dugger told reporters on Tuesday.
Kyle Dugger Reveals ‘Fit’ Within Patriots Defense
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger has long been known for his physical, aggressive style of play in the team’s defensive backfield.
NFL News / Steelers Now / February 18
Franchise Tag ‘Last-Case Scenario’ for Steelers with Justin Fields
Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers have less than a month to figure something out before the quarterback hits the open market. With the price of what it would take to franchise tag Fields, the Steelers would likely prefer to iron out a deal instead.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 30
Patriots Urged to Consider Trading Key Defender
The New England Patriots are entering a very important offseason. After a rough 2024 season, Robert Kraft has already made major change within the franchise.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 27
Patriots' Embattled Defender Hid Major Injury
New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger definitely had a season to forget, as he struggled mightily in coverage and made very few impact plays. It was beginning to look like Dugger's contract extension was a mistake, but now, we know there was a legitimate reason for his struggles: an injury.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 16
Patriots May Have Buyer's Remorse on Key Player
The New England Patriots were hammered yet again on Sunday, this time losing to the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 30-17. The Patriots were absolutely shredded throughout the game, with the Cardinals scoring in every quarter and dropping 14 points on New England in the fourth period.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 29
Patriots Called Out for Questionable Signing
The New England Patriots made their fair share of questionable moves last offseason, but one decision that actually looked pretty sound at the time was their re-signing of safety Kyle Dugger.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 28
Patriots' Coach Defends Embattled Captain
The New England Patriots put together a terrible all-around showing against the Miami Dolphins last Sunday, falling 34-15 in an embarrassing loss. While the Patriots were essentially bad all over the field in Week 12, some performances were more noticeable than others.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 25
Analyst Rips Patriots' Captain
Not a whole lot went right in the New England Patriots' blowout loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and both sides of the both were culpable. While the Patriots' lackluster offense has long been a lightning rod for criticism throughout the season, their defense hasn't been great either.
New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / October 26
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 Jets in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 1
Patriots Get Good and Bad News on Kyle Dugger Injury
The New England Patriots have been waiting on news about the injury suffered by safety Kyle Dugger. Now, we finally have an update about the situation.
New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / September 25
Kyle Dugger Replaces Ja’Whaun Bentley as Patriots Captain
When Ja’Whaun Bentley tore his pectoral muscle in Week 2, the New England Patriots lost a player with over 100 tackles for three straight seasons. They lost a team leader as well.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8
Patriots’ Kyle Dugger saves TD against Bengals with awesome play
New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger made an incredible play to save a touchdown in his team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / August 19
Patriots 90-Man Roster Spotlight: Kyle Dugger, Safety Valve
The New England Patriots can have up to 90 players under contract during the offseason. Patriots Football Now will spotlight each Patriots player until the regular season begins.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7, 2024
Patriots agree to deal with veteran safety
The safety has been a full-time starter for most of his four-year career, racking up nine interceptions (including two pick-sixes) and 20 pass deflections along the way.
New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / April 5, 2024
Patriots Dugger Frustrated With Transition Tag
One interesting bit of news on Monday was a report by Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, who reported that free agent safety Kyle Dugger is apparently unhappy with having been hit with the transition tag.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / March 5, 2024
Patriots' unconventional move with veteran safety could pay dividends
He is one of New England's most crucial defensive players, recording 109 tackles and two interceptions in 2023.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / February 29, 2024
Patriots extend offer to key defensive back
The New England Patriots have made an offer to one of their most important defensive players ahead of free agency.
New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / January 31, 2024
Kyle Dugger's 2024 free agency contract projection
The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason. NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 29, 2024
How the Patriots should handle their key outgoing free agents
New England is slated to lose key starters, and how new HC Jerod Mayo handles these players could determine the outcome of the 2024 season.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / December 21, 2023
Patriots star appears likely to test free-agent market
The New England Patriots and dependable defensive star Kyle Dugger might begin playing a game of contractual chicken shortly.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2023
Insider suggests no Patriot is off limits as trade deadline nears
Although the Patriots pulled off a 29-25 upset of the Bills on Sunday, the team sits at 2-5 and has a 4% chance of making the playoffs, according to the New York Times simulator.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2022
Safety Kyle Dugger would be big loss for Patriots following ankle injury
Patriots safety Kyle Dugger missed Wednesday's walkthrough after suffering an ankle injury in Monday's loss to the Bears.
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