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Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs with the ball at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, Sunday December 24, 2023.

Patriots agree to deal with RB Antonio Gibson, release WR

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Running back Antonio Gibson agreed to a three-year, $11.25 million deal with the New England Patriots, according to reports on Monday.

Gibson, a wide receiver at Memphis, had 172 catches for 1,283 yards and seven touchdowns and 642 carries for 2,643 yards and 22 touchdowns with the Washington Commanders.

Patriots running backs were first (Ezekiel Elliott) and fourth (Rhamondre Stevenson) on the team in receptions in 2023. Elliott had 51 receptions and two touchdowns.

Gibson is likely to pair with Stevenson in a new-look offense replacing multiple starters.

Wide receiver DeVante Parker, sixth on the team with 33 receptions in 2023, was informed he’ll be released on Wednesday, ESPN and NFL network reported on Monday.

Parker, 31, has 402 receptions for 5,660 yards and 27 touchdowns since being drafted by the Miami Dolphins 14th overall in 2015.

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Dec 24, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders place RB Antonio Gibson on IR

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Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson was placed on injured reserve on Thursday.

Gibson sat out last Sunday’s 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday due to foot and knee injuries. He sustained those injuries in the Commanders’ 37-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 24.

Washington (7-8-1) is eliminated from postseason contention. The Commanders conclude their season against the visiting Dallas Cowboys (12-4) on Sunday.

Gibson, 24, began the season as the team’s starting running back before rookie Brian Robinson assumed the role.

Gibson totaled 546 yards rushing and three touchdowns to go along with 46 catches for 353 yards and two scores in 15 games (six starts) this season.

Also on Thursday, the Commanders signed Jaret Patterson off the practice squad and added fellow running back Reggie Bonnafon to the practice squad.

Patterson, 23, appeared in two games as a temporary elevation this season. He had 68 carries for 266 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games last season

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Oct 10, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) is tackled while carrying the ball by New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington RB Antonio Gibson (shin) active vs. Packers

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Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson is listed as active against the host Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Gibson, who is dealing with a shin injury, was heading into the game with a questionable designation for the fourth straight week.

Despite the injury, Gibson has played in all six games for Washington (2-4). He leads the team in carries (89), rushing yards (357) and rushing touchdowns (three) and also has 12 catches for 119 yards and a score.

Washington wide receivers Curtis Samuel (groin) and Cam Sims (hamstring), cornerback William Jackson III (knee), defensive end Shaka Toney (illness), guard Brandon Scherff (knee) and tackle Samuel Cosmi (ankle) were listed as inactive.

Washington will attempt to snap a two-game losing skid on Sunday against Green Bay (5-1), which ruled out cornerback Kevin King, safety Vernon Scott, offensive tackle Dennis Kelly, defensive lineman Jack Heflin and linebacker Preston Smith.

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Sep 26, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Washington RB Antonio Gibson (shin) questionable vs. Packers

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Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson is listed as questionable to face the host Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Gibson was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to his shin injury. He received a questionable designation heading into a game for the fourth straight week.

Despite the injury, Gibson has played in all six games for Washington (2-4). He leads the team in carries (89), rushing yards (357) and rushing touchdowns (three) and also has 12 catches for 119 yards and a score.

Cornerback William Jackson (knee) and defensive end Shaka Toney (illness) were listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Tackle Samuel Cosmi (ankle), guard Brandon Scherff (knee) and wide receivers Curtis Samuel (groin) and Cam Sims (hamstring) have been ruled out versus the Packers.

Washington will attempt to snap a two-game losing skid on Sunday against Green Bay (5-1).

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Oct 3, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates after a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

WFT’s Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson active vs. Chiefs

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Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin and running back Antonio Gibson are active for Sunday’s game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs.

McLaurin’s availability was in question after he sat out Friday’s practice with a hamstring injury. He leads the team in catches (29), receiving yards (400) and receiving touchdowns (three) this season.

Gibson, who was listed as questionable due to a calf injury, has rushed 79 times for 313 yards and three touchdowns for Washington (2-3).

While McLaurin and Gibson are set to play on Sunday, wide receivers Curtis Samuel (ankle) and Cam Sims (hamstring), offensive lineman Brandon Scherff (knee) and Sam Cosmi (ankle), tight end Jace Sternberger and cornerback Corn Elder were ruled as inactive for the contest.

Guard Wes Schweitzer and tackle Cornelius Lucas are expected to draw the start on the right side of the line for Washington.

Defensive end Chris Jones, cornerback Charvarius Ward, tight end Blake Bell and offensive linemen Austin Blythe, Prince Tega Wanogho and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif have been ruled inactive for the Chiefs (2-3).

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Sep 16, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) carries the ball against the New York Giants at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington RB Antonio Gibson (shin) misses practice

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Washington running back Antonio Gibson missed practice Thursday with a shin injury.

Gibson, 23, didn’t show up on the team’s injury report Wednesday.

Gibson is top 10 in rushing among running backs, with 190 yards through three games. He has averaged 4.2 yards per carry and also has 95 yards receiving with a touchdown.

Gibson was the team’s leading rusher in 2020 as a rookie with 795 yards.

Washington (1-2) travels to Atlanta to play the Falcons (1-2) on Sunday.

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Nov 26, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) warms before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Washington RB Gibson injures toe vs. Steelers

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Washington Football Team rookie running back Antonio Gibson sustained a toe injury during the first quarter of Monday’s game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers.

Gibson was considered doubtful to return after injuring his big toe on his right foot.

He carried the ball twice for 14 yards before leaving the game.

Gibson entered the game leading the team in carries (139), rushing yards (645) and rushing touchdowns (11).

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