Aaron Dobson Officially Ruled Out for Patriots in Saturday’s Playoff Game Against Colts

FOXBORO, Mass. — The bye week couldn’t mend New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Aaron Dobson.

Dobson has been ruled out for Saturday’s divisional-round-playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts. The rookie started nine games for the Patriots this season, catching 37 passes for 519 yards and four touchdowns.

Fellow rookie wideout Kenbrell Thompkins is expected to start in Dobson’s place. The undrafted receiver started eight games for New England this season.

Check out the rest of the injury report below.

OUT
Wide receiver Dobson (foot)

QUESTIONABLE
Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (knee/shoulder)
Wide receiver Thompkins (hip)

PROBABLE
Wide receiver Danny Amendola (groin)
Cornerback Kyle Arrington (groin)
Quarterback Tom Brady (right shoulder)
Linebacker Dane Fletcher (groin)
Safety Steve Gregory (finger/knee)
Guard Logan Mankins (ankle)
Safety Devin McCouty (concussion)
Offensive tackle Will Svitek (ankle)
Running back Shane Vereen (groin)

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