FOXBORO — It seems that running back Antonio Gibson’s stay on the Patriots’ non-football injury list will be short-lived.

Head coach Jerod Mayo was asked if there’s any long-term concern about the injury that landed Gibson on the NFI list.

“No concern at all. He’s on the active roster still. When he’s ready to go, he’ll be out here,” Mayo said.

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Mayo was asked if Gibson, who didn’t participate in Wednesday’s practice, would be ready to start the season in September.

“He’ll be back out there relatively soon. It’s more of a procedural thing that we had to go through, but at the same time, when he’s ready to go, he’ll be on the field,” Mayo said.

Since Gibson is on the active NFI list, he can be removed to practice at any time. He was a full participant in practice during OTAs and minicamp.

The veteran running back was signed as a free agent this offseason. He spent the first four season of his NFL career with the Commanders. He’s expected to back up starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson and potentially serve as a third-down pass-catching back.