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Bengals Sign Safety Kyle Dugger to One-Year Deal

Cincinnati fills a safety void created by Geno Stone's move to Buffalo.

Aug 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) reacts after intercepting a pass during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) makes a catch agsiasnt Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kyle Dugger agreed to a one-year contract with the Bengals, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.
  • The veteran stays in the AFC North after finishing last season with the Steelers, giving Cincinnati an experienced starter at safety.
  • Pittsburgh acquired Dugger from New England at the 2025 trade deadline for a 2026 sixth-round pick while structuring his deal to reach free agency in 2026.
  • Last season he made two interceptions, including a 73-yard pick-six against Cincinnati, and logged 59 tackles between the Patriots and Steelers.
  • The Bengals also added cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor on Thursday, and financial terms of Dugger’s deal were not disclosed.