ASHBURN — Antonio Gibson says he lost weight this offseason to help him better withstand the grind of an NFL season. Through two seasons, the Washington Commanders running back has dealt with a series of painful ailments — turf toe as a rookie, a shin fracture last season — and so the 24-year-old scaled back his diet in an attempt to stay healthy.
His coach, however, thinks Gibson’s slim-down could have another positive effect.
“Quickness,” Ron Rivera said. “With him, it is about quickness.”
Gibson made strides last season, rushing for more than 1,000 yards for the first time since entering the league in 2020 as a third-round pick out of Memphis.