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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.

22 HOURS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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.

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

Playing against Buffalo Duffer (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

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

Questionable for Week 16 Dugger (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Dugger (ankle/illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Dugger was sidelined for Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury and illness, but it appears he is progressing through both issues as he was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday. A full practice Friday would give him a good shot at avoiding an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against Buffalo.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Dugger did not practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dugger was the leading tackler for the Patriots' in their 30-17 loss to the Cardinals this past Sunday, finishing with 10 tackles (six solo) while playing every single defensive tackle. However, it appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process, and he will have two more chances this week to practice ahead of Sunday's AFC East clash against the Bills. Over his last four outings, Dugger has logged 27 tackles (15 solo) and two pass defenses.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Dugger did not practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dugger was the leading tackler for the Patriots' in their 30-17 loss to the Cardinals this past Sunday, finishing with 10 tackles (six solo) while playing every single defensive tackle. However, it appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process, and he will have two more chances this week to practice ahead of Sunday's AFC East clash against the Bills. Over his last four outings, Dugger has logged 27 tackles (15 solo) and two pass defenses.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler in loss Dugger registered 10 tackles (six solo) during New England's loss Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Dugger was one of the Patriots' few bright spots during Sunday's loss as he managed to record double-digit tackles for the second time this campaign. He has now racked up 62 tackles (41 solo), with 1.0 sacks, across 10 outings this season and will look to add to those totals during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Bills.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler in loss Dugger registered 10 tackles (six solo) during New England's loss Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Dugger was one of the Patriots' few bright spots during Sunday's loss as he managed to record double-digit tackles for the second time this campaign. He has now racked up 62 tackles (41 solo), with 1.0 sacks, across 10 outings this season and will look to add to those totals during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Bills.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up versus Arizona Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Dugger will suit up for the fourth game in a row while continuing to deal with an ankle injury. Across nine appearances this season, the 28-year-old has totaled 52 tackles, one sack and four passes defended. He'll continue to suit up as the Patriots' top strong safety.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM