suffering a right shoulder injury (torn posterior subluxation) and being placed on the injured reserve list on December 4. In 2001, he started five of the first six games of the season, before being waived on October 30. Dallas Cowboys On October 31, 2001, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys but played only in the season finale. In 2002, Gibson had the distinction of becoming the NFL's first player to be officially listed at . Gibson was limited by a knee injury in training camp and eventually released on September 18, 2002. Chicago Bears On November 26, 2002, he was signed by the Chicago Bears as a free agent to replace an injured Marc Colombo. In 2003, he had his most consistent professional season, starting at right tackle in all sixteen games with the Bears, after Colombo was lost for the year when he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. In 2004, he played four games (three starts) and was declared inactive in 10. It would be the last season in which he made an appearance in a regular season NFL game. Buffalo Bills On April 5, 2006, Gibson signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent. He was cut on August 28. Austin Wranglers (AFL) On January 24, 2007, he was signed by the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League. On April 4, he was placed on the injured reserve list. On May 5, he was activated. He played in eleven games and had 3 tackles for the season. On July 30, he was traded along with defensive lineman Rob Schroeder to the Utah Blaze in exchange for past considerations. Utah Blaze (AFL) On October 12, 2007, he was traded to the Dallas Desperados in exchange for offensive lineman Devin Wyman and future considerations. Dallas Desperados (AFL) On February 22, 2008, he was released by the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League, owned by Jerry Jones, who also owned the Dallas Cowboys, where Gibson had previously played. Cleveland Gladiators (AFL) On March 13, 2008, he was signed by the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League. On May 22, he was placed on the injured reserve list. Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings (AFL) On March 22, 2010, he was assigned to the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings. On August 9, he was suspended by the team. He was not re-signed after the season. References