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Patriots still missing several defensive backs heading into crucial matchup vs. Dolphins

As the Patriots prepare to face the Dolphins on Sunday in a pivotal late-season matchup with serious playoff implications, a new question has emerged alongside the existing woes on the offensive side of the ball.

Who is going to play cornerback for New England this weekend?

As Patriots reporters observed on Thursday, the team is still practicing without Jalen Mills (who hasn’t played since November due to a groin injury), Jack Jones (knee injury), and Marcus Jones (concussion protocol). Safety Adrian Phillips was also among those who was absent.

That means New England was down to Myles Bryant, Shaun Wade, and Jonathan Jones (who was carrying a “limited” designation on Wednesday due to a chest injury), along with two members of the practice squad: Quandre Mosely and Tae Hayes.