Overview

• Gibson was injured on a second-quarter kickoff return in the 23-20 win at Buffalo when he was upended by Cam Lewis, briefly visited the medical tent, and was ruled out after leaving the field in tears.
• The diagnosis was confirmed Monday after further testing, and the Patriots placed the veteran running back on injured reserve.
• New England will lean on Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson for backfield snaps and return duties as the team evaluates practice-squad and free-agent options.
• Gibson had been the Patriots’ primary kickoff returner with a 28.5-yard average and a 90-yard touchdown in Week 2, underscoring the special-teams impact of his loss.
• The 27-year-old is under contract through 2026, but none of his $2.85 million salary for 2026 is guaranteed, introducing uncertainty about his roster future after the injury.