Kyle Dugger Fantasy

The New England Patriots placed safety Kyle Dugger on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday after he tested positive for the virus. Dugger, if vaccinated, will need to be asymptomatic and return two negatives tests in order to be able to play on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Dugger has emerged as a top-10 fantasy defensive back in IDP leagues this year, so fantasy managers in those formats will need to search for a potential replacement this week if Dugger doesn't get cleared by Monday. The 25-year-old has 80 total tackles, three interceptions and a fumble recovery in 12 games played this year, and he'll join running back J.J. Taylor on the COVID-19 list.

Dec. 1st • 10:31 PM

The New England Patriots have agreed to a four-year deal with second-round safety Kyle Dugger on Wednesday. He was a four-year starter in college that offers versatility all over on the defensive side. Dugger can contribute as a safety, defensive back, linebacker and plays special teams as well. He is already 24 years old, but the Pats believe he has the potential to be a playmaker on defense. It's unclear where he'll play in New England initially, but the organization will likely rotate him around to different spots throughout the season.

May. 20th • 5:05 PM

The New England Patriots used the No. 37 pick in the 2020 NFL draft to select Lenoir-Rhyne safety Kyle Dugger. Dugger joins New England as the first player from Lenoir-Rhyne to be drafted since the year 2000. The safety boasts impressive metrics, with a 4.49 40-yard dash and 42-inch vertical jump. He also showed ability as a return man in college as he was a first-team pick as a return specialist. Dugger can be expected to contribute immediately in New England's return game with a chance to start in the secondary at the beginning of the 2020 season.

Apr. 24th • 7:56 PM