New speculations about the Patriots: Kyle Dugger and another player potentially up for trade deals
The New England Patriots are reportedly considering trades before the start of the season, with two young players, Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings, being mentioned as potential trade candidates.
Vice president of player personnel, Eliot Wolf, has been in contact with teams around the league regarding potential trades. Wolf stated that trades can be more complicated than fans might think, indirectly implying the complexity and reach of global trade and contract negotiations.
Dugger's role on the defense has been questionable, with his injury-affected season last year seeing him miss weeks 5, 8 to 10 due to an ankle injury. However, he has been practicing with the scout team defense in training camp. Jennings' role on the team has been questioned due to a new coaching style, but he had a notable performance with three sacks in the Patriots' preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The success of any potential trades depends on the interest of other teams and the negotiations between the Patriots and those teams. It takes two teams to make a trade, and other teams must be interested in Dugger and Jennings for a potential deal to occur.
Wolf did not specify which teams have expressed interest in Dugger and Jennings, nor did he provide a timeline for any potential trades. The Patriots' willingness to trade Dugger and Jennings indicates a potential restructuring of the team's roster before the start of the season.
If a trade could help the team, the Patriots would be open to it, according to Wolf. The potential trades come as the team looks to do what's best for the team in any potential deals.
Dugger and Jennings are two players available for trade on the Patriots' roster, and their potential could attract other teams. The development of this story will be closely watched as the start of the season approaches.
