The NFL’s roster cutdown deadline is nearly here, and the Patriots have some work to do to reach the 53-player limit by Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Patriots got a jump on things by cutting 14 players Friday, none of which came as much of a surprise. New England will have to make at least 23 transactions to reach 53 players.

The Patriots are shopping safety Kyle Dugger ahead of the 2025 roster cuts amid injuries, depth chart changes, and contract issues.

The New England Patriots fell to the New York Giants in their last exhibition contest. On Friday morning, head coach Mike Vrabel announced multiple roster moves, including the release of a former Florida State standout. In what was a bit of surprise, second-year tight end Jaheim Bell was among the players that Patriots decided to cut.