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Jets Release Xavier Gipson After Costly Fumble, Sign Returner Isaiah Williams

The move underscores coach Aaron Glenn's pledge to bench players who commit game-costing turnovers.

Overview

  • New York announced Wednesday that it released WR/KR Xavier Gipson and added WR/KR Isaiah Williams from the Bengals' practice squad.
  • Gipson’s fourth-quarter kickoff fumble set up a Steelers touchdown two plays later in a 34-32 Week 1 loss at MetLife Stadium.
  • Glenn criticized turnovers after the game and said such errors would not be tolerated, then acted on that message with the cut.
  • Gipson, an undrafted 2023 signee, authored a walk-off punt-return TD in his NFL debut but carried a noted history of ball-security issues.
  • With Kene Nwangwu sidelined by a hamstring issue, Williams is slated for return duties as the Jets also consider options such as Arian Smith, Isaiah Davis and practice-squad receiver Jamaal Pritchett.