For yet another preseason game, New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger was on the field for the second half. Along with bubble players, the 29-year-old has see

Adjusting to a new coaching staff and defensive scheme led by Mike Vrabel, Dugger played throughout the fourth quarter in New England’s second preseason game in Minnesota. Less than a week later, Dugger again took the field in the second half as projected starters watched in street clothes from the sidelines.

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.

New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams commented on the depth chart fall of Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings.

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

The Patriots roster is going to look different next week. “We’re going to continually try to strengthen the roster every way we can,” head coach Mike Vrabel said after New England suffered a 42-10 loss to the Giants in its preseason finale Thursday night.