New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard has been ruled out his side's clash against the Kansas City Chiefs later today.

The 25-year-old has missed his side's last two matches with a shoulder injury, which appears to be a continuation of the problems that saw him undergo off-season surgery.

Dennard will be forced to watch from the sidelines again even though he was listed as probable before the match, but he will be replaced again in the lineup by second-year player Logan Ryan at Arrowhead Stadium.

The cornerback started the opening game of the season in his side's defeat to the Miami Dolphins, where he made two tackles and one interception.