While their focus primarily lies on draft preparation these days, the New England Patriots have also not forgotten to address one other issue: the contract status of Kyle Dugger. A little more than a month after he was assigned the transition tag, the team and its starting safety have reached an agreement on a new contract extension.
The four-year deal will keep Dugger signed through the 2027 season. At a base value of $58 million, it is also making him one of the highest-paid players in football at his position.
What does all of it mean from a big-picture perspective, though?