The Patriots have placed Dobson (ankle) on IR, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

The Patriots have placed Dobson (ankle) on IR, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis:

With Dobson headed to IR, Julian Edelman out indefinitely, plus Danny Amendola and Keshawn Martin also banged up, we'd expect the Patriots to make a move to add some wideout depth in the coming days.