Overview

• Tests on Monday confirmed a torn ACL for Gibson, ending his 2025 season, with reports from Ian Rapoport followed by Adam Schefter corroborating the diagnosis.
• The injury occurred on a second‑quarter kickoff return when Gibson was upended by Bills cornerback Cam Lewis; he was ruled out after a brief sideline evaluation and left the field visibly emotional.
• New England moves forward with Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson as its only rostered running backs, with practice‑squad option Terrell Jennings available and a potential depth addition under consideration.
• Gibson had handled most kickoff returns and earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for a 90‑yard touchdown in Week 2, so the Patriots must reassign return duties, where Henderson has seven returns and Stevenson has two this season.
• Gibson, 27, joined the Patriots on a three‑year deal and logged 26 touches for 107 yards and a touchdown through five games; New England visits the Saints on Sunday.