Running back Antonio Gibson was the New England Patriots’ first external signing this free agency period, joining the team on a three-year, $11.25 million contract. The deal itself is a reflection of how the team views Gibson’s potential contributions in their offense: they very much are committed to him as their receiving back.
Gibson performing well in that role would not just help him secure his spot on the Patriots’ roster for the entire duration of his deal, but also bring some extra cash in. On top of the pact’s base value, after all, he also could earn $6 million extra.