The New England Patriots already have problems with an anemic offense and a porous defense. Now, they have issues with injuries.
The Patriots revealed a lengthy injury report ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Several starters didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, including Kyle Dugger, K.J. Osborn, Jabrill Peppers and Caedan Wallace. David Andrews also wasn't on the practice field as first-year Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed the captain will miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury.
The Patriots also had 10 players limited for the practice. Kendrick Bourne, Marte Mapu, Sione Takitaki, who all started the season on the physically unable to perform list, are back in the fold as they they participated in the practice.
Here is the full Patriots injury report:
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
C David Andrews, Shoulder
S Kyle Dugger, Ankle
WR K.J. Osborn, Shoulder
S Jabrill Peppers, Shoulder
T Caedan Wallace, Ankle
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
TE Jaheim Bell, Neck
WR Kendrick Bourne, Knee
LB Anfernee Jennings, Shoulder
CB Jonathan Jones, Shoulder
G Michael Jordan, Ankle
C Nick Leverett, Ankle
T Vederian Lowe, Knee
S Marte Mapu, Calf
G Layden Robinson, Ankle / Wrist
LB Sione Takitaki, Knee
The Dolphins are in a similar position to the Patriots when it comes to injuries. Standout linebacker Jaelan Phillips announced Wednesday that he will miss the remainder of the season due to an injury. Quarterback Skylar Thompson went through Wednesday's walkthrough as he works his way back from a rib injury, but Miami head coach Mike McDaniel already said the plan is to start Tyler Huntley, who was claimed off the Baltimore Ravens practice squad earlier this season, against the Patriots.
Here is the full Dolphins injury report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
LB Jaelan Phillips, Knee
S Jordan Poyer, Shin
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
T Terron Armstead, Concussion
WR Braxton Berrios, Ankle
CB Kendall Fuller, Concussion
LB David Long Jr., Hamstring
RB Raheem Mostert, Chest
LB Duke Riley, Hamstring
QB Skylar Thompson, Ribs
RB Jeff Wilson Jr., Knee
FULL PARTICIPATION
WR Odell Beckham Jr., Knee
CB Cam Smith, Hamstring
The Patriots and Dolphins both look to end three-game losing streaks when they meet at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
