Kyle Dugger Joins Bengals, Boosts AFC North Defense

0:00On April 2nd, former stiller safety Kyle Dugger just agreed to a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news first. This keeps Dugger right in the AFC North, where the Bengals need serious help in their secondary. Back in October, Pittsburgh traded for him from the New England Patriots. The Steelers gave up a 2026-6-round pick and got Dugger plus a seventh-rounder in return. That deal let New England wipe out the last two years of his contract, turning him into a free agent after the season. Dugger stepped up big for Pittsburgh right away, especially as back up for injured safety, Dishon Elliott. His highlight? A 73 yard pick-six off Bengals quarterback, Joe Flacco. Fans saw his speed and smarts light up that defense. Once free agency hit, Pittsburgh passed on bringing him back and signed Jaquan Brisker instead. Dugger posted two interceptions and 42 tackles in his short time with the Steelers. Now he's got a fresh shot to ball out against divisional rivals, bolstering that Bengals

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