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Patriots 2025 training camp preview: Availability will be crucial in crowded safety room

New England Patriots rookies and veterans will soon report back to Gillette Stadium as training camp is set to kick off. For the now Mike Vrabel-led Patriots, their first practice of the summer will begin on Wednesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Before the players and coaches take the field, our preview series will continue with New England’s safety position.

Depth chart

Starters: Kyle Dugger*, Jabrill Peppers* | Backups: Jaylinn Hawkins*, Craig Woodson* (R), Brenden Schooler*, Marcus Epps, Dell Pettus, Josh Minkins Jr. (U-R)

Despite returning their top four safeties from last season (Dugger, Peppers, Hawkins, Pettus), New England did not shy away from making external additions this offseason.