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The New England Patriots have completely revamped their defense this offseason, which wasn’t really expected because their defense wasn’t their biggest problem in 2024.<\/p>\n

That being said, the Patriots absolutely showed some signs of decline on that end of the ball last season, so they wasted no time addressing the issue in free agency.<\/p>\n

New England also picked up some interesting players in the NFL Draft, including surprising fourth-round safety Craig Woodson.<\/p>\n

The Pats’ decision to select Woodson that early certainly raised some eyebrows, and it could mean that the Patriots’ current starting safeties are not entirely safe.<\/p>\n

Graham Wilker of Musket Fire has cited Kyle Dugger in particular as a potential cut candidate, also mentioning the signing of Marcus Epps as a reason that Dugger could be on the rocks.<\/p>\n

“With [Mike] Vrabel’s additions of Marcus Epps and rookie Craig Woodson, Dugger could be in further trouble,” Wilker wrote. “Like Dugger, Epps has struggled in pass coverage, but is a historically very sound run defender, sporting the third-best score from PFF in 2021. Woodson is more versatile with slot cornerback flexibility, but played as a free safety almost exclusively at Cal. This all boils down to price and role.”<\/p>\n

Wilker adds that Dugger could be released after June 1 for New England to best manage its financial situation.<\/p>\n

“Although a release before June 1 wouldn’t significantly benefit the team, a release after that timestamp would save the team approximately $1.1 million in 2025 and split the dead cap hits between $14 million and $9 million over the next two seasons,” Wilker wrote.<\/p>\n

Dugger struggled mightily last year, finishing with 44.3 overall grade at Pro Football Focus. It should be noted, however, that the 29-year-old struggled through injuries, so perhaps the captain will bounce back in 2025.<\/p>\n

The Pats signed Dugger to a four-year extension last offseason.<\/p>\n

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