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Patriots Cut Ties With Veteran Lineman After Beating Bills

Patriots Cut Ties With Veteran Lineman After Beating Bills

Summary

The New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills over the weekend but lost running back Antonio Gibson to an injury. In response, the team signed running back Jashaun Corbin to the practice squad and released offensive lineman Royce Newman.

Key Facts

  • The Patriots won against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
  • Running back Antonio Gibson tore his ACL during the game.
  • Gibson had rushed for 106 yards and scored a touchdown this season before his injury.
  • To address the loss, the Patriots signed running back Jashaun Corbin to their practice squad.
  • The team released offensive lineman Royce Newman from the practice squad to make space for Corbin.
  • Newman previously played for the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and briefly signed with the Arizona Cardinals.

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