These three Patriots players should be made untradeable

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 09: Kyle Dugger #23 of the New England Patriots celebrates after returning a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Gillette Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images) /

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The New England Patriots are in the fourth year of a team rebuild in the post-Tom Brady era.

Although it started well, the Patriots seem to be back to square one regarding their roster. So, let’s dive into the roster and see if New England has any untradeable players.

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Kyle Dugger

Dugger has been integral to the defense since joining the Patriots as their top draft choice in 2020. He’s played in 44 games with 35 starts and has made 234 total tackles, averaging 78 tackles per season.

With Devin McCourty retiring and hanging up his cleats for good, the Patriots will need a cornerstone player to lead the defensive backs position group, and Dugger is proving to be the perfect person for that role with his production on the field.

Dugger improves every year. The Patriots should be building their defense around their versatile and dynamic safety. They cannot trade or allow him to walk away as an unrestricted free agent in 2024.

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