Overview

• New England has explored trading the 29-year-old before Tuesday’s deadline, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
• Kyle Dugger has worked with the second team in camp under Mike Vrabel, while Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson have taken first-unit reps.
• Dugger signed a four-year, $58 million extension in 2024, and a trade would carry about $4.5 million in dead money while freeing roughly $10.76 million in cap space.
• Reports describe limited external interest tied to his contract and recent downturn, including a 2024 ankle procedure and steep PFF grade declines.
• Dugger told ESPN he is healthy and prepared for any outcome as the Patriots decide whether to keep him or move him before cutdown day.