The Patriots’ defense will be down another key player when they face the Dolphins on Sunday. However, their offense will welcome back a much-needed familiar face.
Safety and defensive captain Jabrill Peppers has been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup due to a shoulder injury, the team announced Saturday. On the flip side, wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will be activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and will play against the Dolphins, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported.
Peppers has dealt with a couple injuries already this season, but he was rarely sidelined in the first four games.