Kyle Dugger Joins Bengals, Boosts Defense

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Former New England Patriot Safety, Kyle Dugger, just inked a one-year deal with the Cincinnati

Bengals.

ESPN insider Adam Schefter dropped the news on Thursday.

This move brings a season pro to the Bengals secondary after Dugger bounced around

last season.

Earlier this year in October, the Patriots traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers, along

with a seventh-round pick for a sixth-rounder in return.

Dugger balled out there with 42 tackles, five past deflections, and two picks, including

one he took 73 yards to the house against, the same Bengals in week 11.

Bengals fans are hyped because since he needs that defensive edge, and Dugger steps in

as a former team captain with 78 starts.

He's got the leadership to rally the back in and shore up their vulnerabilities right

now.

Dugger got his shot with the pass back in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Over his time there, he stacked 441 tackles, nine interceptions, 25 past deflections,

three forced fumbles, and three, 0.5 sacks.

Patriots are pivoting ahead with Craig Woodson and all pro.

Kevin Byard leading their safeties.

Dugger's jump keeps the AFC North rivalries lit and defenses evolving fast.