Patriots Release DeVante Parker, Sign Antonio Gibson

In a move to reshape their offense, the New England Patriots have released wide receiver DeVante Parker and signed running back Antonio Gibson to a three-year deal.

• The New England Patriots have decided to release wide receiver DeVante Parker and have agreed to a three-year deal with former Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson.
• Parker, entering his 10th NFL season, had signed a new three-year deal with the Patriots worth up to $33 million last July but finished last season with 33 receptions for 394 yards and no touchdowns.
• Releasing Parker before June 1 creates $6.32 million in dead money for the Patriots, with just $143,332 in additional salary-cap space.
• Antonio Gibson, with a receiver-based background, has totaled 642 carries for 2,643 yards and 22 touchdowns over his four-year career, in addition to 172 receptions for 1,283 yards with 7 touchdowns.
• The Patriots are reshaping their offense under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo and new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.

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