Aaron Dobson, Johnthan Banks

New England Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson (17) runs after a reception as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Johnthan Banks (27) closes in for the tackle during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

(AP)

FOXBOROUGH -- Aaron Dobson, Michael Hoomanawanui and Marcus Cannon will not be suiting up for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

The New England Patriots have ruled the trio out after missing each practice this week. Dobson (foot) and Cannon (ankle) were knocked out of action during last week's game against the Denver Broncos. Hoomanawanui will miss his second game with a knee injury.

With Dobson out, Kenbrell Thompkins will likely take more snaps at wide receiver. Will Svitek is expected to replace Cannon at right tackle.

Out

OT Marcus Cannon (ankle)

WR Aaron Dobson (foot)

TE Michael Hoomanwanui (knee)

Questionable

CB Kyle Arrington (groin)

CB Marquice Cole (shin)

CB Alfonzo Denanrd (knee)

S Steve Gregory (finger)

TE Rob Gronkowski (back/forearm/shoulder)

CB Aqib Talib (hip)

LB Chris White (back)

Full participation

WR Danny Amendola (groin)

QB Tom Brady (right shoulder)

WR Matthew Slater (wrist)

LB Brandon Spikes (knee)

RB Shane Vereen (wrist)