#kyle-dugger

#kyle-dugger

There have been a lot of questions surrounding the Patriots' defensive roster decisions over the last few weeks, most of which stemmed from the unexpected release of safety Jabrill Peppers days after the roster cut deadline. Throughout the summer, he had looked like a roster lock, as he was barely on the field during the preseason, only to be abruptly released and leave the Patriots' secondary vulnerable going into the season opener.

For much of the past week, there have been a lot of rumors surrounding the players on the Patriots most competing for a spot on the 2025 roster. The conversation was kicked into high gear on Wednesday, when reports from NFL insiders suggested that two starters, safety Kyle Dugger and linebacker Anfernee Jennings, were being dangled on the trade market.