The New England Patriots will be rolling with two tight ends for the third straight game.
Dwayne Allen has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, the Patriots announced Saturday.
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Allen hasn't played since Week 10 while battling a knee injury, and while he practiced this week, he didn't travel with the club to Miami, indicating he will miss his third game in a row.
Allen's absence means Rob Gronkowski and Jacob Hollister will be New England's two active tight ends Sunday. The Patriots also have utilized James Develin more frequently in recent weeks with Allen on the shelf.
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Kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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