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WFT RB Antonio Gibson ruled out for Week 17 vs. Eagles

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Dec 31, 2021 2:24 PM ET

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday morning. Just a few hours later, the team ruled him out for Sunday's Week 17 battle against the Philadelphia Eagles.

And Washington has ruled RB Antonio Gibson OUT for Sunday after placing him on the COVID-19 list earlier today.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 31, 2021

Pass-catching back J.D. McKissic is on injured reserve and hasn't played since Week 12, which means the bulk of Sunday's carries could go to undrafted rookie Jaret Patterson. The 22-year-old has appeared in all 15 games this season, recording 50 carries for 188 rushing yards and one touchdown.

Gibson leads Washington 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.

The Football Team and Eagles are scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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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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