NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Antonio Gibson, a running back for the New England Patriots, was cut from the roster. The Patriots made this cap-saving roster move on Monday afternoon as the NFL Combine began.
Gibson originally joined New England in March 2024 on a three-year, $11.25 million contract. After a productive first year, his 2025 campaign was drastically derailed by a season-ending torn ACL suffered in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. Releasing the 27-year-old before the final year of his deal clears $3.14 million in 2026 salary cap space, while leaving $1 million in dead money.
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Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (4) practices before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Meanwhile, NFL fans reacted as the news surfaced:
“Just fell to my knees in a Walmart,” a fan commented.
Just fell to my knees in a Walmart
— Fantasy Ogre (@FantasyOgre) February 23, 2026
“This was invevitable,” one commented.
“Than you , Gibby,” one wrote.
“Year of @FFHitman is offically over,” another wrote.
Year of @FFHitman is offically over. https://t.co/3QVk4ulsEV
— Konopo (@konopo_3) February 23, 2026
“Not a guy you expect to be your lead dog, but he’s a good pass protector, can catch the ball out of the backfield, and has some chunk play ability. Could be a Jerick McKinnon type signing for the Chiefs,” one wrote.
“You were a real one Gibby,” one supporter wrote as the veteran departed Foxboro.
you were a real one gibby https://t.co/qq2ZZ5JlKr
— zeus :*) (@CallMeZeus26) February 23, 2026
“Love for the love AG,” another wrote.
Love for the love AG https://t.co/EJkq1FkwJG pic.twitter.com/HmpO14V14H
— 🇮🇪 (@tatumvp_) February 23, 2026
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The New England Patriots’ Decision To Release Antonio Gibson Leaves a Void
Gibson was a quality RB2 in 2024 and was off to a “pretty hot start” in 2025 before the injury occurred, per Patriots Daily Podcast w/ Taylor Kyles.
“Releasing Gibson will save the patriots about $2 million in cap space according to Miguel Benzan aka PatsCap, however it is going to leave a room at a running back position that could still use some depth,” Taylor Kyles said.
The organization’s decision leaves a void at both the running back and kick returner positions. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson currently lead the roster. While reports have speculated that Henderson should take over return duties:
“Now while the running back market is robust it’s more filled with starting caliber players who probably don’t fit what the patriots currently need so unless they go for someone like a Jerome Ford at the bottom of that bin it’s most likely the Patriots,” Kyles added.
The team will likely address these missing pieces during the upcoming draft. Despite the release, Gibson’s ability to catch out of the backfield has some suggesting he could be a “Jerick McKinnon type signing” for another contender, according to Kyles.
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