FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Just 15 months after signing a multi-year extension with the New England Patriots, safety Kyle Dugger’s status as a key component within their defensive backfield began to take on some doubt.
However, as the dust settles on the Pats initial 53-man roster, the sixth-year defender appears to be remaining in Foxborough for the time being.
Dugger, per a Patriots On SI source, is likely to begin the season on the team’s initial 53-man roster — despite both making and fielding calls regarding his availbility via trade. Ultimately, the “bottom line” may have been the most prominent factor in keeping Dugger in line with the Patriots.