There's no guarantee New England Patriots returning starter Kyle Dugger will trot out with the first-teamer to begin the season. Mike Vrabel confirmed Wednesday that the veteran safety has been relegated to reps with the 2s while recovering from offseason ankle surgery that perhaps has stunted his development against others vying for snaps.

Safety Kyle Dugger was moved to the second-team at Patriots training camp earlier this month and their second preseason game showed that he hasn't moved back up the ladder.

Multiple Boston sources project the New England Patriots cutting multi-year starting safety Kyle Dugger, despite Wolf saying he has a role.

Here are three potential trade packages the New England Patriots could offer the Cincinnati Bengals for Trey Hendrickson.

Late in the fourth quarter of the New England Patriots' 20-12 win over the Minnesota Vikings Saturday afternoon, veteran defenders Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jenn