Kyle Dugger excited for chance with Bengals after "rough two years"
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Key Points:
- Safety Kyle Dugger signed with the Cincinnati Bengals this week, aiming to regain his top form after injury setbacks and a midseason trade in 2025.
- Dugger, a 2020 second-round pick, struggled with an ankle injury and offseason surgery that limited his playing time and adaptation to a new Patriots defense under coach Mike Vrabel.
- After playing nine regular season games for the Steelers in 2025, Dugger did not start in their playoff loss before becoming a free agent and signing with the Bengals.
- Dugger expressed optimism about the 2026 season, stating his ankle feels fully healed and he is excited for a fresh start with Cincinnati.
- The Bengals also signed safety Bryan Cook this offseason, aiming to improve their defense after two challenging years.
