Overview
- Antonio Gibson is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered on a Week 5 kickoff return in Buffalo.
- The Patriots released practice-squad offensive lineman Royce Newman and signed running back Jashaun Corbin to the practice squad.
- Corbin led the UFL in rushing with the San Antonio Brahmas last season and brings kick-return experience from college.
- Vrabel said the team will “look everywhere” for help and highlighted Jennings’ toughness as he competes for a game-day elevation.
- Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson remain the only backs on the 53-man roster, with Jennings and Corbin eligible for up to three elevations as New England prepares for Week 6 in New Orleans.