Patriots safety Kyle Dugger has been tapped to replace Ja’Whaun Bentley as a team captain, head coach Jerod Mayo announced Wednesday.
Dugger will join Jabrill Peppers, David Andrews, Jacoby Brissett, Joe Cardona and Deatrich Wise among the Patriots’ captains.
“He brings that physicality, that mentality that you want on your defense,” Mayo said of Dugger. “Last year he had the green dot quite a bit and I think two years ago as well. He’s able to handle the communication, the adjustments, and he’s able to get guys lined up.”
Mayo said he spoke with Bentley before he made the decision.