"At the end of the day, at heart, I'm a Patriot. I love being out here. I love playing. I'm looking forward to the season."
"If anything, you know, I was pretty neutral on it. I knew anything could happen, so that's how I kind of where I stayed. I spent a lot of time with my family, and that was very grounding and humbling, so that's kind of what I did. I really wasn't thinking about it too much. I'm getting better every day. That's my focus. Helping the team as much as I can. And being the best version of myself as an individual, as a leader, and for the guys around me."
"Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots did field "multiple trade offers" for Dugger, but "his $9.75M guaranteed salary - and how much of it New England would absorb - was a hurdle" in those trade discussions."
Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings faced significant roster uncertainty during the preseason, sliding down the Patriots' depth chart while still logging late-game snaps. Trade rumors circulated for both players, but both remained on New England's 53-man roster after the cutdown deadline. Dugger reported he stayed emotionally neutral, spent time with family, and concentrated on daily improvement, leadership, and helping teammates. Dugger's contract — a four-year, $58 million extension with three years remaining and $9.75 million guaranteed — complicated trade discussions because teams balked at how much salary New England would need to absorb.
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