Cutting Dugger would likely leave New England with Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins, Brenden Schooler, and rookie Craig Woodson at safety. ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss fought back a little bit, saying Dugger still has a chance to make the squad.

Andrew Callahan of The Boston Herald reported on Wednesday that Dugger and Jennings are available for trade. Head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about this during an interview on 98.5 The Sports Hub before Thursday’s preseason game, and went off on Patriots reporter Scott Zolak, who happened to be interviewing him.

The Patriots could trade or release both LB Anfernee Jennings and S Kyle Dugger, per ESPN and the Boston Globe. More at Pro Football Rumors.