FOXBOROUGH — Casting a net over the Dolphins’ receiving corps is a huge challenge, even if the opposing defense is at full strength.
The Patriots’ defense is not at full strength.
New England’s secondary is dealing with a rash of injuries and faces the real possibility that three of its top four cornerbacks will be unavailable against the likes of Tyreek Hill (1,632 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns) and Jaylen Waddle (1,260, 8) in Sunday’s key battle at Gillette Stadium.
Jalen Mills (groin), Jack Jones (knee), and Marcus Jones (concussion) missed Thursday’s practice, while Jonathan Jones (chest) was a limited participant.