Patriots safety Dell Pettus shows consistent performance heading into third season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Dell Pettus, safety for the New England Patriots, is set to enter his third NFL season. After a 2025 season marked by significant changes in the Patriots' safety group, Pettus established himself as a dependable presence despite being undrafted. His special teams performance improved significantly, playing 75.9% of snaps, tying for the highest on the team. As the Patriots prepare for the upcoming season, Pettus aims to secure a more prominent role in the defense.
- •Pettus has played 38 combined regular season and playoff games.
- •He recorded 19 tackles and one forced fumble in 2025.
- •Pettus' performance on special teams increased to 75.9% of snaps in 2026.
- •The Patriots underwent extensive turnover in their safety group during 2025.
- •Pettus was a three-star recruit at Sparkman High School before attending Troy University.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots scouting report: Dell Pettus has shown some staying power
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