Report: Patriots sign veteran dual-threat running back as NFL’s free agent negotiating window opens

Washington Commanders v Atlanta Falcons ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 15: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after his receiving touchdown during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 05: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders runs the ball during the first half in the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers v Washington Commanders LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders works against Dre Greenlaw #57 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v New York Jets EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 24: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball during the second quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v Seattle Seahawks SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders catches a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on November 12, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v Seattle Seahawks SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 12: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on November 12, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v New York Jets EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 24: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v New York Jets EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 24: C.J. Mosley #57 and John Franklin-Myers #91 of the New York Jets tackle Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders v Los Angeles Rams INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 17: Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

By Frank O'Laughlin

FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots signed veteran dual-threat running back Antonio Gibson on Monday as the NFL’s free agent negotiating window opened, according to a report.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network was the first to report New England’s signing of the former Washington Commander.

In addition to his ability to run the football, Gibson is more than capable of chipping in the passing game.

In four seasons with the Commanders, Gibson racked up 2,643 rushing yards, 1,283 receiving yards on 172 catches, 22 rushing touchdowns, and seven receiving touchdowns in 61 games.

Before the reported signing of Gibson, New England made a major trade over the weekend, sending quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team also reportedly resigned wide receiver Kendrick Bourne to a three-year contract.

The terms of the deal with Gibson weren’t immediately available.

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