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Key Bengals Defender Ruled Out for Week 10 Clash
14 Nov
Summary
- Kyle Dugger is out with a quadricep injury.
- Dugger previously played for the Steelers and Patriots.
- Russ Yeast will step up as the next safety.
Cincinnati Bengals' key defender Kyle Dugger has been officially ruled out for the upcoming Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dugger is sidelined with a quadricep injury, an ailment that has kept him off the field for the past two games.
Dugger has a notable history with the Steelers, having begun his career with the New England Patriots before being traded to Pittsburgh in October 2025. Following a successful season with the Steelers, Dugger joined the Bengals as a free agent in 2026.
Primarily serving as the top backup safety behind Jordan Battle, Dugger's absence means Russ Yeast will be the next player to step into a more prominent role in the secondary. The Bengals will rely on Yeast as the primary backup for their Week 10 contest.
