The New England Patriots have switched up their safety rotation in training camp ahead of the 2025 NFL season, and it appears Kyle Dugger is no longer a starter.
Dugger has been taking second-team reps at practice recently, as Jaylinn Hawkins has been taking more snaps with the starters. Jabrill Peppers and rookie Craig Woodson also seem to be ahead of Dugger on the depth chart.
Though he did have a down year in 2024, Dugger’s demotion is shocking, as the former second-round pick has been a key piece of the defense since entering the league in 2020.