Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is questionable to play against the Chargers on Saturday after logging a limited practice Thursday. Dugger has been able to play through an ankle injury during the Patriots' last five games, and over that span he accumulated 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses. Thursday's session was the only practice Dugger was able to participate in, so his official status for Saturday's game might not be known until New England releases its inactive players list about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Jaylinn Hawkins and Marte Mapu would be in line for increased snaps at safety if either or both of Dugger and Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) were unable to play.
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Team
New England Patriots
Birthdate
3/22/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 216 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 2; Pk (NE)
Birthplace
Decatur, GA, USA
Position
SAF
College
Lenoir-Rhyne
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
New England Patriots
2020-Present
(5 seasons)
Dugger (ankle/quadriceps) is questionable to play against the Chargers on Saturday after logging a limited practice Thursday. Dugger has been able to play through an ankle injury during the Patriots' last five games, and over that span he accumulated 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses. Thursday's session was the only practice Dugger was able to participate in, so his official status for Saturday's game might not be known until New England releases its inactive players list about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Jaylinn Hawkins and Marte Mapu would be in line for increased snaps at safety if either or both of Dugger and Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) were unable to play.
Dugger tallied eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills. Dugger entered Sunday's game with a questionable tag due to a lingering ankle injury, but that didn't slow him down as he played every single defensive snap and led the Patriots' defense in tackling. Dugger has played every defensive snap in four of New England's last five games, and over that span he has accumulated 35 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses.
Duffer (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills. Dugger has been working through an ankle injury for several weeks, but it won't prevent him from playing in Sunday's AFC East clash. Over his last four games, Dugger has logged 27 tackles (15 solo) and two pass defenses.
Dugger (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills. Dugger has been playing through the ankle injury for weeks, and Sunday should be no different after he again practiced on a limited basis. Through 10 games this season, Dugger has 62 tackles (41 solo), including seven TFLs and 1.0 sacks, four pass breakups and one forced fumble.
Dugger (ankle/illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Dugger was sidelined for Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury and illness, but it appears he is progressing through both issues as he was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday. A full practice Friday would give him a good shot at avoiding an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against Buffalo.
Dugger did not practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. Dugger was the leading tackler for the Patriots' in their 30-17 loss to the Cardinals this past Sunday, finishing with 10 tackles (six solo) while playing every single defensive tackle. However, it appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process, and he will have two more chances this week to practice ahead of Sunday's AFC East clash against the Bills. Over his last four outings, Dugger has logged 27 tackles (15 solo) and two pass defenses.
Dugger registered 10 tackles (six solo) during New England's loss Sunday versus the Cardinals. Dugger was one of the Patriots' few bright spots during Sunday's loss as he managed to record double-digit tackles for the second time this campaign. He has now racked up 62 tackles (41 solo), with 1.0 sacks, across 10 outings this season and will look to add to those totals during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Bills.
Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Dugger will suit up for the fourth game in a row while continuing to deal with an ankle injury. Across nine appearances this season, the 28-year-old has totaled 52 tackles, one sack and four passes defended. He'll continue to suit up as the Patriots' top strong safety.
Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals. Dugger has been nursing an ankle injury for the past couple months, but he's been able to play in each of the Patriots' last three games, so he's likely to continue suiting up Sunday following a week of limited practice sessions. However, if the Lenoir-Rhyne product is sidelined in Week 15, Jaylinn Hawkins will likely start alongside Jabrill Peppers as New England's top safety duo.