Steelers Acquire Kyle Dugger
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired veteran defensive back Kyle Dugger from the New England Patriots. Pittsburgh is also receiving a 2026 seventh round pick, while New England is getting back a 2026 sixth round pick.
Dugger was a second round selection of the Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft.
During his six seasons in Foxboro, Dugger recorded nine interceptions, including a pair of pick sixes in 2022. He also forced three fumbles and recovered two.
In April of 2024, the Patriots signed Dugger to a four-year extension worth $58 million, which included $32.5 million guaranteed.
Steelers strong safety DeShon Elliott sustained an injury during Sunday night’s loss against the Green Bay Packers, which Mike Tomlin labeled as a hyper-extended knee, in his weekly press conference. Although Elliott’s injury won’t be season-ending, he’ll be out “week-to-week”, and is now on injured reserve, where he will miss a minimum of four games.
It’s the second time this season the Steelers have added a former Patriots DB to their secondary depth, as they signed Jabrill Peppers on September 9th.