The Miami Dolphins officially ruled out linebacker Channing Crowder and nose guard Jason Ferguson for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.

Crowder is recovering from a shoulder injury and Ferguson has an elbow problem

Both were limited in practice all week.

The Dolphins will start Reggie Torbor in place of Crowder and Paul Soliai at Ferguson's spot.

Torbor registered seven tackles last week against the New York Jets.

And Soliai had six tackles and forced a fumble against New York.

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