Additions of veteran cornerback and safety strengthen unit that already features Christian Gonzalez and Jabrill Peppers.

If the New England Patriots are going to show significant improvement and actually be in the mix for a playoff spot in the AFC late in the 2025 NFL season, the defense has to play at an elite level.

If the Patriots can find someone who can consistently play opposite Gonzalez, and Dugger can regain his form, there’s reason to believe the secondary can be the strength of the 2025 defense.

PFF Analyst John Kosko names the New England Patriots as having a top 5 defensive position group heading into the 2025-26 season. The post Patriots Named Top 5 in Defensive Position Group by Analyst ...

For New England to return to form as a top-ten defense in the league, a lot of responsibility leans onto the back of this Patriots secondary to come in and produce similar numbers to their 2023 marks.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-8; lost to Buffalo in wild-card round) CAMP SITE: Foxborough, Massachusetts LAST YEAR: Bill Belichick made the bold move of selecting rookie Mac Jones as his starter at ...

The Patriots quadrupled down on the position this offseason by adding Jabrill Peppers to the group, as well. In 2021, Dugger and Phillips forged one of the best safety tandems in the league.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft commented on the team's potential following two disappointing seasons.

The Patriots defense could be much improved in the 2025 NFL season, ... they rated the Patriots’ secondary as the fifth-best unit in the ... their defense remains a strength,” PFF’s John ...