The Patriots made two defensive trades back-to-back on Tuesday, first sending pass rusher Keion White to the 49ers, then sending safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. In return, Pittsburgh sent a 2026 sixth-round pick and received a 2026 seventh-round pick along with Dugger.
Pittsburgh likely picked up Dugger in order to replace DeShon Elliott on the roster after their safety suffered a knee injury causing him to be considered "week-to-week," coach Mike Tomlin said earlier on Tuesday. Elliott will be placed on the injured reserve list in order to make room for Dugger, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
