The rookie receiver was out with a foot injury. Dobson joined Marcus Cannon (ankle) and Michael Hoomanawanui (knee) as the only missing players from practice.
Kyle Arrington (groin), Marquice Cole (shin), Alfonzo Dennard (knee), Steve Gregory (finger), Rob Gronkowski (back/forearm/hamstring), Aqib Talib (hip) and Chris White (back) were limited in practice.
Danny Amendola (groin), Tom Brady (right shoulder), Matthew Slater (wrist), Brandon Spikes (knee) and Shane Vereen (wrist) were full participants in practice.
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