With the trade deadline around the corner, Kyle Dugger's name has made the rounds. How would he feel if he was dealt?

Dell Pettus would be next in line for snaps at safety this Sunday against the Browns. The Patriots also have safety/special teamer Brenden Schooler on their 53-man roster and Richie Grant on the practice squad. Grant, 27, was selected by the Falcons in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s started 33 of 67 career games.

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FOXBOROUGH – For the second-straight week, the Patriots ' depth at safety will be tested. Kyle Dugger is inactive and won’t play in Sunday’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns after suffering a knee injury. Dugger started the last two Patriots games in place of Jaylinn Hawkins, who was out with a hamstring injury.

However, the good news for the team is that starting safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is officially active for the Week 8 matchup. They will need all hands on deck when facing a Browns team that is much better than their 2-5 record suggests.

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger remains a top candidate to be moved ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline, but a new rumor from ESPN highlights two possible roadblocks to a deal.