Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the trade for veteran safety Kyle Dugger from the New England Patriots.

Dugger comes to Pittsburgh after losing his staring job in New England. The trade price was extremely low, with Omar Khan just swapping day three picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Patriots are paying most of his salary.

So what makes a nearly free cast-off a good fit for Pittsburgh? Alan breaks it down.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: What Does Kyle Dugger Bring to Steelers? | Steelers Morning Rush

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