Pittsburgh Steelers Buggs was selected by the
Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the
2019 NFL draft. In his rookie season, he appeared in eight games and recorded three total tackles. He was placed on the reserve/
COVID-19 list by the team on November 27, 2020, and activated three days later. He was released by the Steelers on January 8, 2022.
Las Vegas Raiders On January 17, 2022, Buggs was signed to the
practice squad of the
Las Vegas Raiders.
Detroit Lions On July 22, 2022, Buggs signed with the
Detroit Lions. He played in all 17 games with 13 starts, recording 46 tackles, two passes defensed, and a forced
fumble. On March 13, 2023, Buggs signed a two-year, $6.2-million contract extension with the Lions. He was released on January 2, 2024.
Kansas City Chiefs On January 4, 2024, Buggs was signed to the
Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. Buggs won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the
San Francisco 49ers 25–22 in
Super Bowl LVIII. On February 14, Buggs signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs. On June 24, 2024, Buggs was released by the Chiefs in response to multiple legal incidents in the offseason. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 2 years probation for his crimes against cruelty to animals.
San Antonio Brahmas Buggs signed with the
San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL on May 1, 2025.
Orlando Storm On January 13, 2026, Buggs was selected by the
Orlando Storm in the 2026 UFL Draft. ==Personal life==