Patriots' Austin Hooper: Ruled out for Thursday

Hooper (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets.

Hooper unsurprisingly didn't practice on a short week after suffering a concussion during Sunday's win at Tampa Bay. The Patriots likely will elevate Thomas Odukoya or CJ Dippre from the practice squad before Thursday night, with Hooper's absence potentially also leaving a few more snaps for FB Jack Westover or New England's WRs.