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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Could return Sunday
Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Dugger upgraded to limited participation Thursday and Friday after logging a DNP to begin the Patriots' week of practice, suggesting that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If Dugger is unable to suit up in Week 6, expect Jaylinn Hawkins to serve as New England's top strong safety.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Gets back on field
Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Dugger hasn't stepped on the field since suffering the ankle injury in the Patriots' Week 4 loss to the 49ers. Although the team never really offered a timeline for his recovery, he did supposedly dodge a serious injury, so a return this week is possible. More clarity on his status for Sunday's game against the Texans could come Friday.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Not at practice Wednesday
Dugger (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Dugger hasn't been able to play or even practice at all since suffering an ankle injury during Week 4 at San Francisco. If he can't get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday, he'll probably miss his second game in as many weeks Sunday.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Won't play Sunday
Dugger (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Dolphins.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Listed as questionable for Week 5
Dugger (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Misses practice
Dugger (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Return date still murky
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.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Likely avoided serious injury
Dugger (ankle) likely avoided a serious injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Won't return vs. Niners
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.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Leaves game with ankle injury
Dugger is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to an ankle injury, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Dominant despite loss
Dugger logged eight tackles (all solo), including 1.0 sacks, during New England's 23-20 overtime loss to Seattle on Sunday.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Cleared to play Week 2
Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's clash with Seattle.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Questionable for Sunday
Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
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.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Pops up on injury report
Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.
Dugger was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but the 2020 second-round pick appears to be nursing an ankle injury. His participation Friday will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Seahawks on Sunday.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 216 lbs |
| Birthplace: Fayetteville, GA |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Lenoir-Rhyne |
| Experience: 5 |