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Steelers Acquire Patriots Safety Kyle Dugger in Late Pick Swap

The move addresses Pittsburgh’s injury-hit secondary, reflecting New England’s shift under Mike Vrabel.

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 21: Kyle Dugger #23 of the New England Patriots runs during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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Oct 26, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Keion White (99) reacts to a touchdown byNew England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) (not pictured) during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Pittsburgh landed Kyle Dugger and a 2026 seventh-round pick from New England for a 2026 sixth-rounder, according to multiple reports.
  • The Steelers placed starting safety DeShon Elliott on injured reserve with a knee injury to clear the roster spot.
  • Dugger’s role shrank under first-year coach Mike Vrabel, with a career-low snap share in 2025 after losing his starting job in training camp.
  • The 2020 second-rounder signed a four-year, $58 million extension in 2024 and has 17 tackles in seven games this season, with one late report saying the deal’s final two years were voided, a detail not broadly confirmed.
  • Pittsburgh seeks to bolster a struggling pass defense before the Nov. 4 deadline, while New England continues reshaping personnel after also trading Keion White earlier in the night.