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Eagles Claim Returner Xavier Gipson Off Waivers, Waive Kenyon Green

The move targets immediate help on special teams following Week 3 kickoff miscues.

Overview

  • Philadelphia added Gipson from the Giants’ waiver list and created a roster spot by waiving offensive lineman Kenyon Green, according to the team.
  • Gipson is set to compete for kick and punt-return duties after the Rams game featured four muffed kickoffs that repeatedly backed up the Eagles’ offense.
  • The 24-year-old began 2025 with the Jets, was cut a day after a fourth-quarter kickoff fumble in Week 1, was claimed by the Giants without appearing in a game, and was then claimed by Philadelphia.
  • Across his career, Gipson has 44 kickoff returns for 1,142 yards (26.0 average) and 68 punt returns for 604 yards with one touchdown, plus 27 receptions for 268 yards.
  • Ball security has been an issue with 10 career fumbles, and the acquisition highlights how Philadelphia is reshaping the back end of its roster to stabilize the return game.