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Tallies 81 stops in 2025 Gibbens made 81 tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances with the Patriots in 2025. He also had four passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Impact Gibbens additionally made 19 tackles (seven solo) across four postseason appearances. After playing out the 2025 campaign on a one-year deal with New England, the 27-year-old linebacker is now slated to become a restricted free agent. As such, the likeliest outcome is that he returns to the Patriots in 2026 to handle a rotational role at linebacker.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Gibbens (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Gibbens was listed as limited Wednesday due to an ankle issue, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the Chargers. He stands to handle his usual key rotational role behind starting linebacker Christian Elliss.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Gibbens (elbow) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact The 27-year-old did not appear limited in the Patriots' Week 18 game against Miami, totalling his usual snap share (47) behind starter Christian Elliss. Gibbens' status for Sunday's wild-card matchup will likely depend on his participation in practice Thursday and Friday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Milton Williams and Jack Gibbens | Player Media Availability 1/5 Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams and linebacker Jack Gibbens address the media on Monday, January 5, 2026. TIMECODE MWILLIAMS / 00:...

JANUARY 5 • PATRIOTS.COM

Team-high 10 stops vs. Baltimore Gibbens registered 10 tackles (three solo), including one tackle for a loss, and a quarterback hit during the Patriots' 28-24 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Gibbens logged double-digit tackles for the third time this season and played every single defensive snap for a second consecutive game. He has started in each of the Patriots' last two games due to the absence of Robert Spillane (ankle), and the former could start against the Jets on Sunday if the latter is not cleared to play. Gibbens is up to 71 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses across 15 regular-season games in his first year in New England.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes down QB in Week 15 loss Gibbens logged nine tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, Sunday in a loss to the Bills.

Impact Gibbens finished third on the Patriots in tackles in the loss. Among his stops was a first-quarter takedown of Josh Allen on third down, resulting in a Buffalo punt. The sack was the first of the season for Gibbens, who has recorded 61 tackles and two defensed passes through 14 contests.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Gibbens drops Allen on crucial third-down sack! New England Patriots linebacker Jack Gibbens drops Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a 6-yard sack.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

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DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Registers six stops Week 11 Gibbens posted six tackles (five solo) during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday.

Impact Gibbens was on the field for just 29 of 57 defensive snaps (50.9 percent), but his six stops were second most on the Patriots behind Robert Spillane (nine). Gibbens has logged 16 tackles over his last two games and is up to 46 tackles (28 solo) and two pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Jets Gibbens (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus the Jets.

Impact After being limited by a hamstring issue at practice Monday and Tuesday, Gibbens was a full participant at practice Wednesday and will play in Week 11. With Christian Elliss (hip) out, Gibbens actually projects to start at linebacker next to veteran Robert Spillane on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hamstring injury Gibbens (hamstring) was a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Gibbens likely tweaked his hamstring during the Patriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, when he logged 10 tackles (five solo) and a pass defense. With the Patriots operating on a short week, the fourth-year pro will have two more chances to practice in full and avoid an injury designation heading into Thursday's game against the Jets.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit stops in win Gibbens recorded 10 total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Gibbens was thrust into a starting role at inside linebacker with Christian Elliss (hip) unavailable, leading the team in stops in the victory. Gibbens had compiled just 13 total tackles over the last five games combined, so he certainly made the most of his opportunity. On the year, the linebacker is now up to 40 total tackles (23 solo) and two passes defensed over 10 games.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

K'Lavon Chaisson, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Jack Gibbens | Postgame Media Availability 10/19 Patriots players K'Lavon Chaisson, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Jack Gibbens address the media on Sunday, Octob...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Productive in win Gibbens recorded three solo tackles during the Patriots' win versus the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Gibbens turned in a solid performance despite playing less than half of the team's defensive snaps. The 26-year-old continues to produce while only seeing limited playing time, as he's now racked up 15 tackles (11 solo) across his last two outings.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Gibbens recorded three solo tackles during the Patriots' win versus the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Gibbens turned in a decent performance despite playing just 34 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 26-year-old continues to produce while only seeing limited playing time, as he's now racked up 15 tackles (11 solo) across his last two outings.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots Unfiltered 10/2: Final Bills Preview, Jack Gibbens Interview, NFL Week 5 Picks Tune-in as we give our final thoughts and predictions about the Patriots upcoming primetime game against the Buffalo Bills. We discuss the e...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jack Gibbens Talks Big Win vs. Panthers & Continuing Momentum to Buffalo | Patriots Unfiltered Patriots linebacker Jack Gibbens sits down with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar on Patriots Unfiltered to discuss building the team's culture,...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Bursts for 12 stops in Week 4 win Gibbens posted 12 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 42-13 victory versus the Panthers.

Impact Of Gibbens' 12 tackles, nine came on defensive plays and three on special teams. Remarkably, he achieved the impressive tally despite playing on less than half of the Patriots' defensive snaps. Prior to Sunday, Gibbens had totaled just five stops across three games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Brown and Jack Gibbens | Player Media Availability 9/29 Patriots players Ben Brown and Jack Gibbens address the media on Monday, September 29, 2025. TIMECODE GIBBENS / 00:00-06:31 BROWN / 06:31-11...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jack Gibbens' forced fumble gets negated by flag, Giants capitalize on red zone field position New England Patriots linebacker Jack Gibbens' forced fumble on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart gets negated by a flag on the defense...

AUGUST 22, 2025 • NFL.COM

Patriots' Free Agent Signing Gushes Over New-Look Linebacker Room The New England Patriots were hard at work revamping their defense this offseason, with one of their more underrated signings in free agency...

JULY 28, 2025 • NESN.COM

Patriots linebacker preview: Built in the image of Mike Vrabel, this group could help the defense take a big step forward - The Boston Globe The Patriots acquired multiple players who might best be described as Vrabel guys in Robert Spillane, Jack Gibbens, and Harold Landry.

JULY 20, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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