New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger has reportedly stayed in the area to continue working out at Gillette Stadium ahead of training camp, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Dugger agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract extension in April, in one of the Patriots’ major offseason moves. The organization locked up several in-house players, including Dugger, Christian Barmore, Hunter Henry, Kendrick Bourne, Anfernee Jennings and Rhamondre Stevenson,
The safety looks to build off of a successful 2023 season that saw him record 71 tackles, seven pass deflections, two forced fumbles and an interception.
He established himself as one of the best safeties in the NFL by becoming one of the few bright spots for the struggling Patriots.
Reiss wrote:
Most Patriots players leave the area in the weeks before training camp, often returning to their hometowns, but safety Kyle Dugger hasn’t been among the group. Dugger has continued to show up at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots would naturally like to see the 2020 second-round pick elevate to more of a leadership role after signing him to a four-year, $58 million extension this offseason.
Dugger is going to be a major piece for the New England defense moving forward. The fact that he has stayed local is certainly a positive sign regarding his willingness to take on an even bigger role for the team.
