There's no guarantee New England Patriots returning starter Kyle Dugger will trot out with the first-teamer to begin the season. Mike Vrabel confirmed Wednesday that the veteran safety has been relegated to reps with the 2s while recovering from offseason ankle surgery that perhaps has stunted his development against others vying for snaps.

Kyle Dugger made the final play of Saturday’s preseason win against the Minnesota Vikings, picking off a last-ditch pass in the endzone to ice the game.