The Dallas Cowboys will be finishing up the preseason portion of the schedule on Friday when they welcome the Atlanta Falcons to the house that Jerry Jones built.
A final preseason game means the final time for some players to make their case on being a part of the 53-man roster.
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That means the coaching staff will be trimming down the roster they believe gives the team the best chance to win this season.
However, cuts may not be the only roster changes that happen before the Cowboys start the regular season.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz is reporting that the New England Patriots are open to trading safety Kyle Dugger. But are the Cowboys a potential landing spot?
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and safety Kyle Dugger walk to the practice fields at Gillette Stadium. / Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Schultz reports that Dugger’s role with the Patriots has been reduced during camp, as a new coaching staff doesn’t seem to have a role for Dugger in New England.
The former second-round pick has experience playing free safety and strong safety for the Patriots. But a trade for Dugger would only be a depth move, because Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson seem to firmly control the safety roles for the Cowboys.
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Schultz also reports that trading for Dugger has a catch. In 2024, Dugger signed a four-year $58 million deal, which has teams wary of trading for a player that was graded the 151st best safety in the league last season per Pro Football Focus.
New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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