FOXBORO — Patriots starting safety Kyle Dugger <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/11/06/patriots-missing-2-players-at-wednesday-practice-before-bears-game/">remained out of practice</a> Thursday as he continues to deal with a lingering ankle injury.

Offensive tackle Caleb Jones, who’s on the practice squad, was also absent Thursday. Running back JaMycal Hasty, who <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/11/06/patriots-injury-report-injured-cornerback-returning-soon/">did not participate</a> Wednesday with a personal issue, returned.

Dugger has missed three games already this season with an ankle injury. With Jabrill Peppers on the commissioner’s exempt list, Marte Mapu, Jaylinn Hawkins and undrafted rookie Dell Pettus have taken on bigger roles at safety.

The Patriots play the Bears in Chicago on Sunday. It’s looking unlikely that Dugger will suit up in that game after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday.

It appears likely the Patriots will be without a starting defender on Sunday against the Bears.{ai:summary}<p>Patriots safety Kyle Dugger missed practice again due to an ongoing ankle injury, making it unlikely he will play against the Bears on Sunday. Offensive tackle Caleb Jones was also absent, while running back JaMycal Hasty returned after missing Wednesday's session for personal reasons.</p><p>With Dugger out for three games this season and Jabrill Peppers on the exempt list, other players like Marte Mapu and Jaylinn Hawkins have stepped up at safety. #sports</p>

Patriots still missing starting defender in practice, running back returns

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