Patriots Trade Kyle Dugger to Texans for RB Dameon Pierce
Foxborough, MA – October 18, 2025
The New England Patriots have officially traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Houston Texans, marking the first major roster shake-up under general manager
Trade Details:
Texans receive:
Patriots receive: RB Dameon Pierce
According to league sources, the Patriots will absorb $5 million of Dugger’s remaining 2025 salary as part of the agreement, freeing cap space while addressing a thin running back room. The move also ends Dugger’s four-year run in Foxborough after he lost his starting role earlier this season.
New England made the move following Antonio Gibson’s season-ending ACL tear, which left Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson as the only healthy backs. Pierce, a former fourth-round pick out of Florida, is expected to take on immediate RB3 duties, providing physicality and depth behind Stevenson.
In Houston, Dugger steps into a defense that recently lost C.J. Gardner-Johnson, giving the Texans an athletic, downhill safety to pair with Jalen Pitre. Despite a dip in performance over the last two seasons, Dugger’s versatility and toughness fit well within head coach
For New England, the trade is as much financial as it is strategic. Dugger’s contract runs through 2027, and moving him allows the Patriots to focus on rebuilding a younger, faster secondary.
As one AFC scout summed it up: “It’s a fair deal — Houston gets grit, New England gets flexibility.”
Both teams walk away filling key needs — and perhaps setting the tone for more movement as the deadline approaches.
Eagles Closing In on Trade for AFC East CB with 109.7 QB Rating Allowed This Season
Philadelphia, PA – October 12, 2025
Trade negotiations between the Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have been aggressive in recent days, seeking immediate help for a depleted secondary that has been plagued by injuries and poor coverage performances. Following consecutive losses and a 34–17 collapse against the Giants, general manager
Under the current framework, the Eagles would receive:
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CB Michael Carter II
and the Jets would receive:
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a 2026 third-round pick
Carter, 24, has allowed a 109.7 quarterback rating when targeted this season and holds a PFF grade of 46.5, marking a down year compared to his 2023 campaign. In his first four games of 2025, he surrendered
Still, Carter remains a high-upside slot corner signed through
League evaluators estimate the trade value aligns with
For the Eagles, this move addresses a critical weakness. With
Pending medical clearance and final cap adjustments,
