Overview

• Multiple outlets report the Patriots are open to dealing safety Kyle Dugger and OLB Anfernee Jennings, with Dugger discussed with at least one team.
• Dugger again played deep into the preseason finale against the Giants, logged six tackles and an interception, and continues to trail Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson on the depth chart.
• Coach Mike Vrabel said Dugger has improved following offseason ankle surgery, and DC Terrell Williams said both veterans are scheme fits, while personnel chief Eliot Wolf noted the team is speaking with all 31 clubs.
• Dugger’s four-year, $58 million contract carries significant 2025 guarantees that reporters say could require New England to absorb salary to facilitate a trade.
• Jennings’ status remains unsettled despite a three-sack outing against Minnesota, with additions such as Harold Landry, K’Lavon Chaisson, Keion White and Bradyn Swinson tightening competition at edge.