Keion White and Kyle Dugger are on the move.

White, a defensive end, was traded to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

The 49ers will also receive a 2026 seventh-round selection as part of the deal, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported .

Keion White of the New England Patriots during a game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers on September 28, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

In a separate trade shortly after the White news emerged, the Patriots reportedly sent safety Kyle Dugger and a seventh-round pick to the Steelers for a sixth-round pick.

The moves come as a bit of a surprise as the 6-2 Patriots lead the AFC East, thanks to the ascension of qua

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