The New England Patriots are reportedly shopping veteran safety Kyle Dugger ahead of Tuesday’s league-mandated roster cutdown to 53 players, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The move comes just one year after Dugger signed a four-year, $58 million extension , but his slide down the depth chart and concerns over his contract have prompted the team’s new regime to explore trade options.

Dugger, 29, has been an important figure in New England’s secondary since being drafted out of Division II Lenoir-Rhyne as the 37th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has started 65 games across five seasons, producing 424 tackles, nine interceptions, three defensive touchdowns, three forced fumbles, two recoveries, and 3.5 sacks. He had his best season in 2022 with three interceptions, two o

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