WFT places RB Antonio Gibson on reserve/COVID-19 list

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Football Team places RB Antonio Gibson on reserve/COVID-19 list

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Dec 31, 2021 12:55 PM ET

With pass-catching back J.D. McKissic already on injured reserve, the Washington Football Team can ill afford to lose another running back ahead of Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. With a 6-9 record entering the contest, they'll need to win their final two contests and get some help to make the postseason, but the road may have just gotten significantly tougher.

We have made multiple roster moves:
Placed the following players on the Reserve/COVID-19 List:
-G Ereck Flowers Sr.
-RB Antonio Gibson

Signed P Ryan Winslow to the practice squad

Designated LB Khaleke Hudson to return to practice pic.twitter.com/MFFHHSqIi0
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) December 31, 2021

Not only has Flowers played in all 15 games this season and been on the field for all 1,002 offensive snaps, but he's only committed one penalty.

Gibson, meanwhile, is the team's leader in rushing attempts (237), rushing yards (891) and rushing touchdowns (six). He has also contributed 41 receptions for 289 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 49 targets.

If Gibson is ruled out for Sunday, the bulk of the carries would likely go to undrafted rookie Jaret Patterson. The 22-year-old has appeared in all 15 contests this season, earning 50 carries for 188 rushing yards and one touchdown.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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