FOXBORO, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have ruled out three players for Thursday night's matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

Pass rushers Rufus Johnson and Jabaal Sheard and offensive tackle Marcus Cannon won't play in the Patriots' Week 8 matchup. All three players didn't participate in practice Wednesday.

Check out the Patriots' full injury report:

OUT
LB Rufus Johnson (illness)
OT Marcus Cannon (toe)
DE Jabaal Sheard (ankle)

QUESTIONABLE
RB Dion Lewis (abdomen)
RB Brandon Bolden (hamstring)
WR Keshawn Martin (hamstring)
Guard Shaq Mason (knee)

PROBABLE
LB Dont'a Hightower (ribs)
Guard Josh Kline (shoulder)
DE Trey Flowers (knee/shoulder)

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