The Green Bay Packers become one of the NFL’s youngest teams in a single offseason. The decisions to move Aaron Rodgers and not re-sign many important veterans signaled the beginning of a new era in Green Bay. The presence of a youthful and skilled roster bodes well for the future.
However, senior expertise and leadership can often assist youthful rosters. That is exactly what the Packers will be adding to their defense in the coming future.
The Green Bay Packers are expected to pursue the 27-year-old safety from the New England Patriots. Kyle Dugger is an actor.
The NFL Staff at Bleacher Report emphasized how this move will benefit Green Bay:
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Green Bay will be in the market for a safety this offseason, as they have several impending free agents at the position, including important contributors Darnell Savage, Rudy Ford, and Jonathan Owens. While it’s tough to replace three players with one, Duggar’s versatility is a huge reason why he’d be a wonderful match with the Packers.
The team will have a few openings to fill in the secondary, and the four-year veteran has played in the box, as a deep safety, and over the slot this season.
It also helps that he’s been playing well, earning a high Pro Football Focus run-defense grade and surrendering an 82.0 passing rating when targeted heading into this weekend.
Would the Packers strengthen their defense?
Dugger is ranked No. 20 on Pro Football Focus’ ranking of the Top 50 free agents for 2024:
“Kyle Dugger is the mold of the safety/linebacker hybrid that Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has fallen in love with as more teams shift to dime packages and big dime looks with three safeties,” according to the site. “Dugger fits in the run game as well as any defensive back in football, and he’s not a liability in coverage, particularly against bigger slot receivers and tight ends.”
It would make a lot of sense for the Packers to bring in a quality starter at safety following this season. In the long run, the Packers have a lot of uncertainty at that position. Including Dugger would be a significant step forward.
It should also be emphasized that famous New England head coach Bill Belichick may be on his way out. Dugger is likely to be one of his main targets if he decides to become a defensive coordinator somewhere.
