Tag: Kyle Dugger

Patriots vs. Rams inactives: Deatrich Wise Jr. OUT, Kyle Dugger IN

Who’s in and who’s out for the Patriots in Week 11?

Kyle Dugger will be returning to the defensive backfield for the New England Patriots’ Week 11 showdown with the Los Angeles Rams.

The veteran safety has missed the last two weeks due to an ankle injury, but he returned to practice this week and went through Sunday’s pregame warmups without any setbacks.

Unfortunately for the Patriots, it isn’t all good news.

Defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., who generated two sacks and one pass deflection in last week’s win over the Chicago Bears, has officially been ruled out with a foot injury. Wise being out is a huge blow to a Patriots defensive line that just got Christian Barmore back this week.

Here are the full list of inactives for the Patriots and Rams in Week 11:

The Patriots will be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. Even though the offense has improved with Drake Maye at quarterback, the outcome of this game could ultimately come down to the defense for New England.

It’ll be a defense that will have to find success without one of their best pass-rushers on the field.

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Patriots injury report: Game status for Barmore and Dugger revealed

Game statuses for Christian Barmore and Kyle Dugger revealed

The New England Patriots released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.

No players have been ruled out for the Week 11 matchup, but there are 10 players listed as questionable to play on the list, including returning defensive tackle Christian Barmore, safety Kyle Dugger and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr.

Barmore returned for his first regular-season practice this year with the Patriots on Thursday. It was his first outing since being diagnosed with blood clots in the summer.

According to coach Jerod Mayo, there’s a legitimate chance that Barmore will suit up and play on Sunday. Those odds are probably less likely for Wise considering he was held out of practice this week with the foot injury he suffered at the end of last week’s game against the Chicago Bears.

Here are the official game statuses for the Patriots:

Dugger might have a chance to play in the game considering he has been a limited participant at practice this week. Dugger and Barmore both potentially returning would be a huge lift for the Patriots defense in this matchup.

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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo shares update on injured S Kyle Dugger

This is good news for the Patriots

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo gave an update on safety Kyle Dugger’s ankle injury.

Dugger has already been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears after missing practice the entire week. The injury has been nagging the veteran safety for multiple weeks, but according to Mayo, it isn’t expected to keep him out for the season.

“He’ll be back this year, for sure,” Mayo told media members, when fielding a question on Dugger.

Dugger has been an integral part of the Patriots’ defense since arriving in New England. He has recorded 378 tackles, 22 pass deflections, three forced fumbles and nine interceptions in five seasons.

In six games this season, he has 35 combined tackles, two pass deflections and one forced fumble.

Dugger’s eventual return could be a huge lift for the defense. The Patriots are currently missing both starting safeties with Jabrill Peppers still on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

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Two key Patriots defenders not expected to be traded ahead of deadline

Two Patriots defenders mentioned in trade speculation are believed to be staying put

The New England Patriots have been linked to various trade rumors ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. However, a new report from FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager indicates that safety Kyle Dugger and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux are not expected to be moved.

Dugger’s name was floated around as a potential trade candidate over the weekend, but there was always doubt that he’d actually be moved. The safety has 35 tackles and a sack on the season, and he just signed a new four-year deal in the offseason.

Godchaux has been an integral part of a Patriots defensive line lacking depth due to injury. He has a combined 33 tackles on the season, including four total tackles in Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans.

“Kyle Dugger, who was given a big contract less than four months ago, I don’t think he will be traded, and Davon Godchaux, the big defensive end, he will likely not be traded,” said Schrager.

The rumor mill is buzzing as it always is around this time of the year. Who is really on the move and who isn’t? It won’t be long before we find out.

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Patriots Week 8 inactives: S Kyle Dugger’s final game status revealed

Patriots’ Week 8 inactives revealed

The New England Patriots named six players inactive for Week 8 ahead of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.

Safety Kyle Dugger, wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk and linebacker Joshua Uche were the most notable names on the list.

Dugger’s absence means the Patriots will be without their top-two safeties in the backfield against a Jets offense spearheaded by legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Jabrill Peppers is still ineligible to play due to being on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

Uche was a healthy scratch for the game, and Polk is currently in concussion protocol. Here are the inactives for both teams heading into the Week 8 matchup:

The good news for the Patriots is they’ll have star special-teamer Brenden Schooler (illness) on the field for the game. They might need a few clutch special teams plays in Sunday’s matchup to give them a shot at upsetting the Jets.

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Patriots make two late additions to injury report ahead of Jets game

The Patriots had two late additions to their Week 8 injury report

The New England Patriots added veteran safety Kyle Dugger and standout special-teamer Brenden Schooler to the injury report for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.

Dugger is now listed as questionable to play with an ankle injury, while Schooler is questionable with an illness.

Dugger was listed as a full participant on Thursday’s injury report, and he was completely left off the report on Friday. So the initial expectations were that he’d be ready to suit up and play against the Jets.

But his recent status change could put all of that in jeopardy. If Dugger isn’t able to play, the Patriots would be down both starting safeties against legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Jets’ offense.

Safety Jabrill Peppers is still on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and ineligible to play.

The Patriots have been ravaged with injuries on both sides of the ball. However, the defense has felt the heaviest losses with linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley and defensive tackle Christian Barmore being out.

With Peppers and Matthew Judon also gone, stopping opposing offenses has become a weekly nightmare for this Patriots team.

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Patriots Week 6 injury report: Key starter returns on Thursday

S Kyle Dugger was back on the practice field for the Patriots on Thursday

There was both bad news and good news for the New England Patriots on Thursday’s injury report.

The bad news was that running back Rhamondre Stevenson was still out at Thursday’s practice with a foot injury. He went down with a lower-leg injury in last week’s loss to the Miami Dolphins and did not return to the game.

The fact that he’s not practicing at all is a bit concerning when it comes to his status and availability for the Week 6 matchup against the Houston Texans.

As for the good news, the Patriots welcomed back safety Kyle Dugger, who missed the game against the Dolphins with an ankle injury. With Jabrill Peppers currently on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, the Patriots need all of the help they can get in the defensive backfield, and they might get it if Dugger returns fully.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday:

Did not participate

RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Foot

Limited participant

CB Isaiah Bolden, Hamstring
WR Kendrick Bourne, Knee
S Kyle Dugger, Ankle
DT Davon Godchaux, Elbow
CB Marcus Jones, Groin
C Nick Leverett, Ankle
WR K.J. Osborn, Shoulder
G Layden Robinson, Ankle / Wrist
LB Sione Takitaki, Knee
CB Marco Wilson, Groin

Full participant

LB Anfernee Jennings, Shoulder
CB Jonathan Jones, Shoulder
T Vederian Lowe, Knee

The Patriots are still missing multiple key players, but they do seem to be getting healthier at the right time. We’ll see if it’s enough to fend off a tough Texans team that looks like a legitimate playoff contender.

Patriots get positive update on defensive captain’s injury

The Patriots can breathe a sigh of relief

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger could miss some time with the ankle injury he suffered during Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. However, he is believed to have avoided a major injury, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Dugger left Sunday’s game early and was later ruled out. He had been elevated to team captain following the season-ending injury suffered by linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley. This season, he had recorded 20 total tackles and two assisted tackles before exiting Sunday’s game.

This is certainly positive news for a Patriots team struggling on both sides of the ball. Dugger has tallied 363 total tackles in his career, and has emerged as one of the defensive leaders for the team.

Dugger’s injury will be worth monitoring ahead of the Patriots’ Week 5 divisional showdown with the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots are already missing Christian Barmore and Bentley.

Dugger potentially being out would create even more problems for the struggling defense.

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Key Patriots players ruled out of game vs 49ers with injuries

Three key players officially ruled out for the Patriots

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger and offensive tackle Caedan Wallace have been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Both players are dealing with ankle injuries.

This is certainly not ideal, as the Patriots are already suffering injuries on the offensive line. Center David Andrews headed to the locker room in the first quarter, and he was also ruled out for the game.

Andrews is a huge loss as a team captain at a position lacking in depth for the Patriots.

The Wallace and Dugger injuries are also both notable. Dugger has been a key player on the Patriots defense, a unit that has struggled over the past couple of weeks. Wallace has taken quality offensive line reps at the battered left tackle position.

All three injuries will be worth monitoring throughout the week. The offensive line is already a mess, and the defense is missing Christian Barmore, Anfernee Jennings and Ja’Whaun Bentley. The team can’t afford more players to go down.

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Patriots announce new defensive captain on Wednesday

With Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, a new defensive captain has been named for the Patriots

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo officially announced that linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley was being placed on injured reserve Wednesday. He also named safety Kyle Dugger as a new team captain to fill in for Bentley, who will miss the rest of the 2024 season.

Dugger has been a key piece for the Patriots defense, recording 18 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. He has stepped up as one of the leaders for the team after Devin McCourty retired.

The standout defensive back has been an integral part of the organization since he was drafted by the team in 2020. He has tallied 361 tackles and nine interceptions in his run with the Patriots.

The current team captains now include Dugger, Jacoby Brissett, Jabrill Peppers, Joe Cardona, David Andrews, Deatrich Wise Jr. and Bentley (IR).

Dugger signed a four-year, $58 million extension in the offseason. The Patriots gave him that contract with the full belief in his ability to be a foundational piece for their defense.

It’s no surprise Mayo and the coaching staff chose him as a team captain.

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