Alfonzo Dennard, Steve Gregory Ruled Out for Patriots Against Panthers

FOXBORO, Mass. — The Patriots will be without two of their starting defensive backs against the Panthers.

Alfonzo Dennard and Steve Gregory have been ruled out against Carolina. Dennard has been dealing with a knee injury while Gregory has a broken thumb.

Kyle Arrington (groin), Aqib Talib (hip) and Leon Washington (ankle) are questionable. Danny Amendola (groin), Tom Brady (right shoulder), Rob Gronkowski (back/forearm/hamstring) and Matthew Slater (wrist) are probable.

Brandon Bolden has been removed from the injury report. He had been dealing with a knee injury.

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