Dugger & Cook Join Bengals, Aiming for Defensive Revival

0:00It's April 3rd, from breaking news to Sunday match-ups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Safety Kyle Dugger just signed with the Bengals, and he's pumped to get back to his elite level in Cincinnati. The 2020 second-round pick out of the Patriots started every game there until injuries hit hard. An ankle issue slowed him down in 2024, and offseason surgery messed with his switch to a new defense under head coach Mike Rabelon. 2025 He barely saw the field in the first five weeks before getting traded mid-season to the Steelers. Dugger called it a fresh start after two tough years, saying he's grateful for the opportunity and ready to bounce back. Fans and analysts see this as a big move for a guy with proven ball skills. Meanwhile, the Bengals grab another safety. Brian Cook, this offseason, to beef up the back end. Both guys bring experience to a unit that struggled big time over the last two seasons. With Dugger and Cook in the mix, Cincinnati's betting on a defensive revival that could

1:00flip their fortunes come fall. Keep an eye on how they gel and camp.