Source: Jets cutting Gipson after costly fumble

"The New York Jets are cutting Xavier Gipson after his costly kick return fumble during Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. After the Steelers had cut the Jets' lead to 26-24 in the fourth quarter, Kenneth Gainwell forced Gipson to fumble the kickoff -- the game's first turnover. Aaron Rodgers took advantage two plays later, throwing an 18-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III to put the Steelers up 31-26 with 14:07 left."

""Man, we can't have turnovers," Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Sunday. "We can't do it. We have to be a more disciplined team. ... That's something that will be addressed. You will not be on the field with this team if you're going to cause us to lose games.""

"Gipson had joined the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in 2023. A wide receiver, he had totaled 27 receptions for 268 yards and one touchdown in his career. He played only on special teams in Sunday's loss."

Xavier Gipson was released by the New York Jets following a kickoff return fumble during the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The fumble came after Pittsburgh had reduced New York's lead to 26-24 when Kenneth Gainwell forced the turnover on the kickoff. Two plays later Aaron Rodgers threw an 18-yard touchdown to Calvin Austin III to give Pittsburgh the lead, and the Steelers ultimately won 34-32 on a 60-yard Chris Boswell field goal. Jets coach Aaron Glenn emphasized that turnovers are unacceptable and said players who cause losses will not remain on the field. Gipson joined the Jets in 2023 and had 27 receptions for 268 yards and one touchdown, and he played only on special teams in the game.

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