An era is over.
The New York Jets are set to release wide receiver Xavier Gipson today, per Brian Costello of the New York Post.
Gipson fumbled a kickoff return in the second half in Week 1. The Pittsburgh Steelers immediately cashed that turnover in for a touchdown. Pittsburgh ultimately won the game 34-32.
Head coach Aaron Glenn called that a “14-point swing” in the game.
The Jets are planning on releasing Xavier Gipson today, per source. Gipson had the costly fumble on Sunday and now the team is moving on.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 10, 2025
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Head Coach Aaron Glenn Proves to Be a Man of His Word
“The one thing to me that turned this game is, man, we can’t have turnovers. Can’t do it,” Coach Glenn told the media on Sunday, September 7, after the team’s Week 1 loss. “That is something that will be addressed because you will not be on the field with this team if you’re gonna cause us to lose games if you’re gonna cause issues like that. So we will get that addressed.”
It was addressed with Gipson getting tossed from the roster.
Gipson, 24, entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He made the 53-man roster and immediately made the Jets look good.
In his first-ever NFL game, Gipson had a 65-yard walk-off punt return touchdown to beat the Buffalo Bills 22-16. However, it was all downhill from there for Gipson.
Gipson finished his Jets tenure with 27 receptions for 268 receiving yards, and he scored two total touchdowns.
Top Social Media Reactions to Gipson Getting Dumped
“’You will not be on the field if you cause us to lose games.” – Aaron Glenn on Sunday following the loss. When Aaron Glenn preaches accountability, he means it. It’s refreshing,” Jet Nation posted.
“You will not be on the field if you cause us to lose games.” – Aaron Glenn on Sunday following the loss.
When Aaron Glenn preaches accountability, he means it. It’s refreshing! https://t.co/d4L4DgLhTd pic.twitter.com/AShcbl5i3m
— JetNation (@JetNation) September 10, 2025
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“The Jets are moving on from Xavier Gipson. Aaron Glenn isn’t playing around. Options now at returner on the active roster include Kene Nwangwu (injured), Arian Smith, Isaiah Davis. On the practice squad: RB Keilan Robinson and WR Jamaal Pritchett,” Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic said on social media.
The Jets are moving on from Xavier Gipson. Aaron Glenn isn’t playing around.
Options now at returner on the active roster include Kene Nwangwu (injured), Arian Smith, Isaiah Davis.
On the practice squad: RB Keilan Robinson and WR Jamaal Pritchett https://t.co/ZDMQmzjrFc
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) September 10, 2025
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“The Gipson play Sunday was the 4th most impactful EPA/Play Sunday across the NFL at 5.7 points. Glenn said if you cost the team points you won’t play. He clearly means it, Gipson is a good dude but simply hasnt been good enough the last 25 months. Was an easy but needed move,” NFL analyst Will Parkinson reacted.
The Gipson play Sunday was the 4th most impactful EPA/Play Sunday across the NFL at 5.7 points. Glenn said if you cost the team points you won’t play. He clearly means it, Gipson is a good dude but simply hasnt been good enough the last 25 months. Was an easy but needed move https://t.co/M7vi08vLBP
— Will Parkinson (@Willpa11) September 10, 2025
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