One of the most significant parts of this past New England Patriots offseason was the re-signing of standout safety Kyle Dugger with a long-term contract to stay put in Foxboro.
New England and Dugger came to terms with a four-year, $58 million contract to retain his services until 2027. It was a must-get for a Patriots squad looking to retain all of the premier talent they had on their roster from their previous campaign, and it seems the 28-year-old is already hard at work in preparation for next year.
According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Dugger has been in the Patriots facility and Gillette Stadium frequently during the waiting days ahead of training camp as he holds aspirations of becoming a stronger leader for the 2024 NFL season:
"Most Patriots players leave the area in the weeks before training camp, often returning to their hometowns, but safety Kyle Dugger hasn't been among the group.