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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Opens week with limited work
Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The 28-year-old has missed the Patriots' last three games due to an ankle injury, but Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be nearing a return to the field. Dugger has recorded 35 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defended two passes in six appearances this season. If Dugger can return for New England's Week 11 matchup against the Rams, it would be a significant boost to an already hot Patriots defense, which has allowed 22 or fewer points in each of its last three games.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Missing another week
Dugger (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Dugger was unable to practice all week and is now in line to miss his third consecutive game Sunday due to an ankle injury. Jaylinn Hawkins is expected to continue serving as the Patriots' top strong safety until Dugger can return to the field.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Still not practicing Wednesday
Dugger (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Dugger has missed the Patriots' last two games due to an ankle injury, and now his availability for Week 10 is in doubt, too. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play Sunday.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Will miss Week 9
Dugger (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Tennessee.
Dugger was a late addition to the injury report last weekend and will now miss his second straight game due to the issue. He did manage a trio of limited sessions in practice this week, which suggests he has a chance to return to action next Sunday versus Chicago. Jaylinn Hawkins is likely to start at strong safety against the Titans in Dugger's stead Sunday.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Questionable for Week 9
Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.
Dugger was a limited participant at each of New England's three practices this week, but his status remains up in the air for Week 9. If he is forced to miss a second game in a row due to his ankle injury, Jaylinn Hawkins will likely draw another start at strong safety versus Tennessee.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Limited Wednesday
Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Dugger missed the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Jets due to an ankle injury likely sustained in practice, but Wednesday's limited session indicates he could be nearing a return to the field. His participation Thursday and Friday will provide the best indication of whether he can return in Week 9, when the Patriots travel to Tennessee.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Will miss Week 8
Dugger (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Dugger was a late addition to New England's injury report, as he practiced in full both Thursday and Friday before getting added to the report with a questionable tage Saturday. The severity of his ankle issue isn't clear, but the injury is going to sideline him for at least Sunday's AFC East clash. Dugger's absence will be a significant blow to the Patriots' secondary, as the safety logged 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in five of the team's seven contests coming into Week 8. When Dugger was sidelined Week 5 against Miami, Jaylinn Hawkins stepped into a starting role, which will likely be the case again Sunday.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Questionable to face Jets
Dugger (ankle) has been added to the Patriots' injury report Saturday and is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Dugger missed Week 5 due to an ankle injury, and the same issue may have now resurfaced. Jaylinn Hawkins played 95 percent of defensive snaps Week 5, so if Dugger ends up missing any more time, New England has already signaled which player will inherit an every-down role in his stead.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Pats' leading tackler in loss
Dugger recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
Dugger got back on track in the tackle category in Week 7, tallying more than four for the first time since Week 2. He's on the IDP radar headed into a Week 8 matchup versus the Jets as he looks to build on Sunday's performance.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Active for Sunday's game
Dugger (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
After limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, Dugger -- who was inactive in Week 5 -- was deemed questionable for the contest. Now that his active status versus Houston has been confirmed, Dugger should step back into his usual starting slot in New England's defense, a role that has yielded the safety 20 tackles, a forced fumble and 1.0 sacks in four contests to date.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Could return Sunday
Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Dugger upgraded to limited participation Thursday and Friday after logging a DNP to begin the Patriots' week of practice, suggesting that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If Dugger is unable to suit up in Week 6, expect Jaylinn Hawkins to serve as New England's top strong safety.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Gets back on field
Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Dugger hasn't stepped on the field since suffering the ankle injury in the Patriots' Week 4 loss to the 49ers. Although the team never really offered a timeline for his recovery, he did supposedly dodge a serious injury, so a return this week is possible. More clarity on his status for Sunday's game against the Texans could come Friday.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-1, 216 lbs |
Birthplace: Fayetteville, GA |
Age: 28 |
School: Lenoir-Rhyne |
Experience: 5 |