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The Steelers' defense successfully adapted to injuries and new player integrations, notably with Kyle Dugger's strong performance at safety and Jalen Ramsey's shift to free safety, highlighting their strategic flexibility and preparedness for upcoming games.
The New England Patriots restructured Kyle Dugger's contract before trading him to the Steelers, converting part of his salary into signing bonuses to spread out costs and create cap savings of up to $18 million by 2027, despite ongoing dead cap charges.
The New England Patriots traded key players Kyle Dugger and Keion White, both of whom had been valuable but fell out of favor with the new coaching staff, reflecting ongoing roster turnover. Players expressed mixed feelings, trusting the team's decisions and focusing on upcoming games, with the team showing confidence in their coaching staff's ability to adapt and succeed despite the changes.
The New England Patriots traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers and edge rusher Keion White to the 49ers, reflecting a strategic roster shake-up amid their ongoing season, with players expressing mixed feelings but understanding the business nature of the NFL.
The New England Patriots, currently leading the AFC East at 6-2, have traded away former starters Keion White and Kyle Dugger before the NFL trade deadline, and made some additional roster moves. It remains uncertain whether they will make further trades before the deadline on November 4th, as their willingness to make moves continues to be questioned.
The Patriots traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers, paying most of his remaining salary and creating significant cap space for future seasons, while also trading Keion White to the 49ers with conditions that could allow the Patriots to retain a draft pick depending on White's game participation.
The New England Patriots traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers but will continue to pay most of his remaining salary, resulting in a net cap space loss for the Patriots in 2025, while creating savings in future seasons. Dugger's contract was part of a deal involving draft picks, and he will become a free agent next year.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are acquiring safety Kyle Dugger from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, following DeShon Elliott's knee injury that will sideline him for at least four games. Dugger, a former second-round pick and key player for the Patriots, will have an opportunity to play a larger role with the Steelers, who are seeking to improve their pass defense.
The Patriots traded safety Kyle Dugger and a seventh-round pick to the Steelers for a sixth-round pick, addressing their secondary needs after trading Minkah Fitzpatrick, with Dugger having been a key player since 2020 and recently returning from an ankle injury.
The Steelers traded a sixth-round pick to the Patriots to acquire veteran safety Kyle Dugger, who will help fill the void left by injured safety DeShon Elliott, joining a competitive safety group including Jabrill Peppers, Juan Thornhill, and Chuck Clark.
The New England Patriots traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round pick in 2026 and a seventh-rounder, with mixed reviews on the move, citing Dugger's declining fit and value. The trade reflects the Patriots' ongoing roster adjustments under new head coach Mike Vrabel.
The Patriots' preseason ended with a heavy loss to the Giants, highlighting key defensive players like Kyle Dugger, Keion White, and Marte Mapu, who showed promising performances. The team is actively trimming its roster, with 29 of the 35 players who didn't play likely to make the final 53, and is seeking to strengthen areas like offensive line, linebacker, and backup quarterback before the deadline.
The New England Patriots are reportedly open to trading veteran defensive players Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings, with Dugger's contract and recent performance issues influencing the decision, as the team prepares to trim its roster before the upcoming season.
Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings, key defenders for the New England Patriots, are on the trade block as the team considers offers, with both players losing their starting roles under new head coach Mike Vrabel and their futures uncertain.
During Patriots training camp, safety Kyle Dugger was demoted from the starting lineup to second-string amid performance and injury issues, with Jaylinn Hawkins stepping up as the new top safety alongside Peppers. Coach Mike Vrabel emphasized Dugger's need to improve coverage understanding and work on his skills to regain his starting role, while highlighting Hawkins' strong performance and potential for further growth.