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Eagles Claim Return Specialist Xavier Gipson, Waive Kenyon Green

Philadelphia made the move to stabilize a shaky return unit exposed in Week 3 against the Rams.

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New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson (82) tries to break the tackle of Miami Dolphins linebacker Quinton Bell (56), Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.
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Overview

  • The team announced it claimed Gipson off waivers from the Giants and released guard Kenyon Green to create a 53-man roster spot.
  • Gipson is set to compete for kickoff and punt duties after John Metchie and Tank Bigsby struggled to handle knuckleball kickoffs on Sunday.
  • The 24-year-old has 44 career kick returns for 1,142 yards (26.0 average) and 68 punt returns for 604 yards with one touchdown.
  • His September path went Jets to Giants to Eagles after the Jets waived him following a Week 1 kickoff fumble and the Giants cut him without a game appearance.
  • Ball security is the primary concern, with multiple career fumbles reported and a modest offensive line of 27 catches for 268 yards and one touchdown.