There's no guarantee New England Patriots returning starter Kyle Dugger will trot out with the first-teamer to begin the season. Mike Vrabel confirmed Wednesday that the veteran safety has been relegated to reps with the 2s while recovering from offseason ankle surgery that perhaps has stunted his development against others vying for snaps.

The regular season is just a few weeks away, but Eliot Wolf and the New England Patriots are open for business if a big move presents itself.

After questions about his role this preseason, Eliot Wolf addresses where he sees Kyle Digger fitting in to the Patriots 53-man roster. Eliot Wolf: Still a role for Kyle Dugger on this team originally

Multiple Boston sources project the New England Patriots cutting multi-year starting safety Kyle Dugger, despite Wolf saying he has a role.

New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf was asked about Kyle Dugger's roster status on Monday.

Late in the fourth quarter of the New England Patriots' 20-12 win over the Minnesota Vikings Saturday afternoon, veteran defenders Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jenn

A safety drafted by former head coach Bill Belichick is named a bubble player for the New England Patriots in the preseason.