Dugger (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was unable to practice this week after suffering the injury last Sunday. The timeline for his return to full health has remained murky, but he'll now have to wait until at least Week 6 to get back in action. Jaylinn Hawkins will likely start in his place.

Dugger (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was injured in last Sunday's Week 4 loss to the 49ers but reportedly avoided a serious injury. He didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday before receiving a questionable tag Friday. Jaylinn Hawkins took Dugger's spot in the lineup next to Jabrill Peppers following the injury.

Dugger (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger seems like a longshot to play Sunday against the Dolphins, with reports earlier in the week stating his timeline for a return was up in the air. He'll likely need to return to the field in some capacity Friday to have any chance of being active for the matchup. If Dugger can't suit up Sunday, Jaylinn Hawkins could be the next man up at strong safety.

Dugger (ankle) avoided a serious injury during Sunday's loss to the 49ers. However, a timeline for his return is still up in the air, Karen Guregian of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger seems to have received confirmation with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reporting Tuesday that he "likely" avoided a serious injury. That's good news for the veteran safety and the Patriots, but it appears he'll remain questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Dugger (ankle) likely avoided a serious injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger's timeline for a return as well as an official diagnosis are still unknown, but it appears the Patriots are not expecting the 28-year-old to miss a significant amount of time. Further clarity on his injury and status for this Sunday's against the Dolphins should come later in the week.

Dugger has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers due to an ankle injury, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger will finish Sunday's contest with two tackles. Jaylinn Hawkins will serve as the Pats' strong safety for the rest of the game alongside free safety Jabrill Peppers.

Dugger is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to an ankle injury, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was checked on by trainers on the sideline before leaving on a cart to the locker room. Jaylinn Hawkins has come in for Dugger at strong safety.

Dugger logged eight tackles (eight solo), with 1.0 sack, during New England's 23-20 overtime loss to Seattle on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was questionable heading into Sunday's matchup due to an ankle injury but ended up having a dominant performance for the Patriots. The 28-year-old's eight tackles were tied for most on the team, and he also managed to record his first sack of the season.

Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's clash with Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger appeared on the injury report Thursday and Friday due to an ankle injury and was able to participate in practice only in a limited capacity both days. However, the veteran safety will be able to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks. Dugger's availability is important for a Patriots secondary going up against Seattle's talented receiver trio of DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 2.

Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger's Week 2 availability is in jeopardy after he popped up on New England's injury report Thursday as a limited participant in practice. The 28-year-old was able to practice in a limited fashion Friday as well, but if he's unable to suit up Sunday, expect Jaylinn Hawkins to serve as the Patriots' top strong safety.