Dugger compiled 59 total tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, over 16 contests during the 2025 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger entered the 2025 campaign in his sixth season with the Patriots, but he was traded to the Steelers in late October after being used sparingly in New England. The safety was thrust into a prominent role in Pittsburgh's secondary, notching 42 total takedowns and two interceptions, including a 73-yard pick-six in Week 11 against the Bengals, while also adding three other passes defensed over nine regular-season games with the team. Dugger is still under contract for two more years after inking a four-year, $58 million contract with the Patriots in 2024, and he'll likely have a strong chance to start in the Steelers' secondary next season.

Dugger recorded eight tackles (five solo) and one interception during the Steelers' 13-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

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 (including one interception and a pick-six) across eight regular-season games with Pittsburgh.

Dugger tallied seven tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Pittsburgh's win versus the Lions on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger had his best performance of the campaign during the victory, as he racked up a season-high seven tackles in addition to recording his first sack. The 2020 second-round pick has compiled just 32 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception across seven outings, but he'll look to be more productive across the final two games of the season.

Dugger (hand) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger missed last Sunday's loss to the Ravens due to a hand injury, but the safety has bounced back and has been cleared of any injury designation before Monday's game against the Dolphins. The 2020 second-round pick is set to suit up Monday as the starting strong safety alongside Jalen Ramsey, looking to get back to the 99 percent or higher defensive snap share he had produced since Week 6.

Dugger (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was a recent addition to the injury report on Thursday with a hand injury and was unable to practice due to the issue. In the absence of the defensive back, Chuck Clark will likely start at strong safety. It is also worth considering, based on the Steelers' willingness to move Jalen Ramsey to safety, that recently signed Asante Samuel may also see some reps across from the former cornerback in the deeper portions of the field.

Duggar (hand) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duggar popped up on the injury report Thursday with a hand injury, and the inability to practice may be a sign he will not be able to suit up Sunday. The strong safety played 99 percent of defensive snaps in last Sunday's game against the Bills and logged five tackles (one solo) in the loss. If the veteran is unable to suit up, Chuck Clark will likely start Sunday against the Ravens.

Dugger recorded six total tackles (two solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 31-28 loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was able to secure a season-high six stops, finishing second only to fellow safety Jalen Ramsey (9) in takedowns for Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old has now registered 18 total tackles (eight solo) and three passes defensed, including a pick-six, over four contests with the Steelers.

Dugger recorded three tackles (all solo) and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown, in Sunday's 34-12 win over Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

With Pittsburgh ahead by just four points and the Bengals driving late in the third quarter, Dugger intercepted a Joe Flacco pass intended for Tee Higgins and returned it 73 yards for a touchdown. It was Dugger's first pickoff as a member of the Steelers and his first touchdown since he scored three times with New England in 2022. Since being traded to Pittsburgh on Oct. 28, Dugger has posted 12 tackles and two defensed passes over three contests.

Dugger (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger missed this past Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a knee issue. He was then traded from New England to Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Dugger's ability to log a full session Thursday suggests he's healthy enough to play Sunday against Indianapolis, but he may not have had enough time to be fully up to speed with Pittsburgh's playbook. Mike DeFabo of The Athletic mentions that the Steelers have a "contingency plan" at strong safety if Dugger isn't ready for a full workload.

The Steelers acquired Dugger (knee) and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After starting all 13 regular-season games in which he appeared last season, Dugger fell out of favor under the new coaching staff in New England and logged just 44 percent of the defensive snaps across the first seven weeks of the season before being inactive with a knee injury in Week 8. With DeShon Elliott (knee) looking at a multi-week absence, the Steelers needed another safety. Dugger joins Chuck Clark, Jabrill Peppers and Juan Thornhill at the position in Pittsburgh.