The Patriots face a roster cut deadline in two days and released 14 players after a preseason blowout loss to the Giants. Prominent names such as Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings have been linked to trade speculation even as Mike Vrabel attempted to downplay trade talk. Sources indicate the new coaching staff is attempting to trade Dugger rather than release him, seeking compensation before Tuesday's deadline. Dugger has been a starter since 2020 and earned a four-year, $58 million extension, but the current staff appears to view him differently. Reporters note that league teams have not shown strong interest in pursuing a deal.
We're just two days away from teams needing to cut their rosters down to the final 53 for the 2025 season, and the Patriots have been making some moves ahead of the deadline. Immediately after their blowout loss to the Giants in the preseason finale, they announced 14 players were cut, leaving plenty of others left still to be cut.
Considering he's one of the only players the Patriots are willing to part with that should draw interest from teams around the league, it's unsurprising that Vrabel and Co. are hoping to get something out of his departure rather than cutting him for nothing. However, they appear to be encountering an unexpected issue that could make the process more difficult than expected.
Some of their more prominent names, like Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings, have been the subjects of trade speculation in recent days, despite Mike Vrabel attempting to shut down those rumors last Thursday. That was proven to be exactly what the new regime is attempting to do with NFL insider Ian Rapoport's latest news drop regarding Dugger's status in New England, as he revealed the Patriots are still hoping to trade the safety ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
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