Rob Ninkovich Added to Patriots’ Injury Report on Thursday As Limited With Ankle Ailment

FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots captains just cannot stay healthy this season.

Defensive end Rob Ninkovich joined safety Devin McCourty on the injury report Thursday. Ninkovich was limited in practice with an ankle injury, and McCourty was absent with a concussion. Rookie wide receiver Josh Boyce (ankle) also was missing from practice.

Cornerback Kyle Arrington (groin), offensive tackle Marcus Cannon (ankle), cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (knee/shoulder), wide receiver Aaron Dobson (foot), linebacker Dane Fletcher (groin), safety Steve Gregory (finger/knee), offensive tackle Nate Solder (concussion), linebacker Brandon Spikes (knee), offensive tackle Will Svitek (ankle), wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) and running back Shane Vereen (groin) were limited in practice.

Wide receiver Danny Amendola (groin), quarterback Tom Brady (right shoulder), tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (knee) and cornerback Aqib Talib (hip) were listed as full participants.

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