Rumors circulated that Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings were being shopped on the trade market, driven by reports from NFL insiders. Both players have seen their stock drop since Mike Vrabel took over, remaining in most of the first two preseason games while practice reps were cut or moved to backups. Vrabel denied the trade reports and criticized some Boston media for perpetuating them. How Dugger and Jennings perform in the preseason finale will likely determine their immediate futures in New England or elsewhere. Starters are not expected to play the finale, shifting focus to other players competing for roster spots, especially at wide receiver.
For much of the past week, there have been a lot of rumors surrounding the players on the Patriots most competing for a spot on the 2025 roster. The conversation was kicked into high gear on Wednesday, when reports from NFL insiders suggested that two starters, safety Kyle Dugger and linebacker Anfernee Jennings, were being dangled on the trade market.
Both players have seen their stock drop since the Mike Vrabel regime took over at the start of the offseason, as they remained in most of the first two preseason games and have seen their reps at practice cut or moved to the backups. Despite their contributions over the years, Dugger and Jennings have been the main subjects of trade rumors, and now Vrabel is denying those reports, while even calling out some of the Boston media for continuing the discussion.
While this might be an attempt by the head coach to take some heat off the team, since many are confused as to why either player would even be considered for trade, it's also possible that there is not much there regarding their trade status. How they play in the preseason finale will likely dictate their immediate futures in New England or elsewhere, as they join a long list of players hoping to prove they deserve a spot on this year's roster.
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