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Giants Claim Xavier Gipson a Day After Jets Cut Returner Over Costly Week 1 Fumble

The move follows the Jets’ accountability push, with Aaron Glenn reshaping return duties after a game-turning turnover.

Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson (3) returns a kick off against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - AUGUST 18: Isaiah Williams #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up before the game against the Washington Commanders during the NFL Preseason 2025 game at Northwest Stadium on August 18, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Overview

  • Gipson was waived Wednesday after a fourth-quarter kickoff fumble in the Jets’ 34-32 loss to the Steelers directly preceded a go-ahead touchdown.
  • The Giants put in the successful waiver claim Thursday to add return depth as Wan'Dale Robinson manages an ankle issue and Gunner Olszewski handles punts.
  • To replace Gipson, the Jets signed Isaiah Williams off the Bengals’ practice squad to the 53-man roster as a return option known to Glenn from Detroit.
  • New York is also evaluating Arian Smith and Isaiah Davis, with practice-squad candidates Jamaal Pritchett and Keilan Robinson in the mix for return duties.
  • Glenn said turnovers will not be tolerated, while Gipson’s résumé includes a 2023 walk-off punt return TD for the Jets and a career 8.9-yard punt and 26.0-yard kick return average; the Giants created a roster spot by placing Micah McFadden on IR.