Kyle Dugger

Kyle Dugger

29-Year-Old SafetyS
Pittsburgh Steelers
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After logging a career-high 109 tackles in 2023, the 2020 second-rounder missed four games and wasn't able to hit the century mark this past season, ending up with 81 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the 13 games he saw action in. When he's healthy, however, Dugger offers IDP utility assuming he maintains his role as a starting safety for the Patriots. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $58 million contract with the Patriots in April of 2024. Traded to the Steelers in October of 2025.
Picks off Sanders in Week 17 loss
SPittsburgh Steelers
December 30, 2025
Dugger recorded eight tackles (five solo) and one interception during the Steelers' 13-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
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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 (one interception and a pick-six) across eight regular-season games with Pittsburgh.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers 2025 S Snap Distribution
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104695%
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17268%
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Measurables Review
How do Kyle Dugger's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
220 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.49 sec
 
Vertical Jump
42.0 in
 
Broad Jump
134 in
 
Bench Press
17 reps
 
Hand Length
10.38 in
 
Arm Length
32.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
2021
Dugger followed up his breakout 2022 season with a consistent 2023 campaign that saw him emerge as the clear leader of New England's secondary and one of the top players on the defensive unit. In addition to a higher volume of snaps, Dugger also saw his role change from primarily playing in the slot and box to a more traditional free safety role. The end result was largely the same, as he picked off multiple passes for the third straight year and averaged over 6.0 tackles per game. Dugger is now cemented as an every-down player, signified by the four-year, $58 million extension he earned this offseason. He may not be destined for a significant step forward, but he'll contribute solidly on a weekly basis.
Dugger finished the 2022 season with 78 tackles (50 solo), one sack, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery while scoring three touchdowns in 15 games for the Patriots. As Dugger enters the final year of his rookie deal, the 2020 second-rounder will continue to be a key cog in the team's secondary thanks to his ballhawking skills as well as his ability as a physical tone setter.
Dugger progressed from a rotational role his rookie season to a full-blown menace in 2021, raising his tackle total from 64 to 92 and turning a corner in coverage, intercepting four passes after finishing his rookie year with none. If Dugger’s role expands to 800-plus snaps after 701 last year, he could be one of the top IDPs of 2022. He was one of New England’s best players in 2021, so more work makes sense.
Dugger, who the Patriots took in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, logged 64 tackles as a rookie. This coming season, he'll remain a key cog in the team's safety rotation along with Devin McCourty and Adrian Phillips, plus the 6-2, 220 can also return kicks, if needed.
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Logs sack vs. Detroit
SPittsburgh Steelers
December 23, 2025
Dugger tallied seven tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Pittsburgh's win versus the Lions on Sunday.
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Full participant Thursday
SPittsburgh Steelers
December 11, 2025
Dugger (hand) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Ruled out for Sunday
SPittsburgh Steelers
Hand
December 5, 2025
Dugger (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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DNP on Thursday
SPittsburgh Steelers
Hand
December 4, 2025
Duggar (hand) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Season high stops in loss
SPittsburgh Steelers
November 25, 2025
Dugger recorded six total tackles (two solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 31-28 loss to Chicago.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Sticking with Patriots
SNew England Patriots
August 26, 2025
The Patriots did not trade Dugger after failing to agree on how much money to retain in any potential deal, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Dugger played late into the Patriots' third preseason game, an odd development given that he's played at least 700 defensive snaps in four straight seasons. Shortly after, trade rumors emerged, with several teams reportedly engaged. While Dugger remains on the roster for now, his name may continue to pop up in trade talks.
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