Buyer's remorse? Mike Vrabel explains Kyle Dugger benching after Patriots' hefty contract extension

Buyer's remorse? Mike Vrabel explains Kyle Dugger benching after Patriots' hefty contract extension

The veteran safety has been demoted to New England's second-team defense during training camp

Patriots S Kyle Dugger Demoted To Backup

Kyle Dugger‘s name recently emerged as one to watch regarding a trade or release from the Patriots. The veteran safety’s status has come into question largely as a result of his demotion. Dugger has taken snaps with the Patriots’ second-team defense in a number of practices, as detailed by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Jabrill Peppers and Jaylinn Hawkins have operated with the starters, with the same also being true of fourth-round rookie Crai…

Patriots safety Kyle Dugger demoted to second team

Kyle Dugger has started for most of his five seasons with the New England Patriots, but finds himself in a backup role during training camp. The 29-year-old could be a trade or cut candidate.