The Philadelphia Eagles have claimed WR/RS Xavier Gipson off of waivers from the New York Giants. Gipson entered the NFL in 2023 as an undrafted rookie free agent who made the New York Jets’ roster. He has mainly been a return specialist throughout his career. His punt return stats: Xavier Gipson PR Yards YPR TD 2023 33 319 9.7 1 …
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Giants quickly move on from Xavier Gipson
Despite being undrafted in 2023, receiver Xavier Gipson made it more than two years with the Jets. He didn’t make it two weeks with the Giants. The other New York team waived Gipson on Saturday. The Jets had release Gipson following a Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh, during which his fumble on a kickoff return helped fuel the Steelers’ come-from-behind …
Read More »Giants claim WR/KR Xavier Gipson
Xavier Gipson won’t have to even move. Released by the Jets, Gipson was claimed on waivers by the Giants. The release happened in the aftermath of a Week 1 fumble on a kickoff return that sparked Pittsburgh’s victory at MetLife Stadium. Jets coach Aaron Glenn told reporters that the move wasn’t trying to send a message by releasing Gipson. Gipson …
Read More »Giants claim WR Xavier Gipson off waivers; ILB Micah McFadden placed on injured reserve
The Giants have claimed wide receiver and kick returner Xavier Gipson off waivers. In a corresponding move, inside linebacker Micah McFadden has been placed on injured reserve. Gipson played in 35 games after signing with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2023. The 24-year-old has returned 68 punts for 604 yards (8.9 avg.) and a touchdown to go …
Read More »Jets Sign WR-KR Isaiah Williams, Release WR-KR Xavier Gipson
The Jets have signed WR Isaiah Williams and released WR Xavier Gipson. Williams (5-10, 185), a second-year player from Illinois, joins the Green & White after a stint on the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad. An undrafted free agent who signed with the Detroit Lions on May 10, 2024, Williams started his rookie season with Detroit before being waived by the …
Read More »Jets release Xavier Gipson after fumble in season-opening loss to Steelers
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Xavier Gipson is out of a job after a costly fumble in the New York Jets’ season-opening loss to Pittsburgh. Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that the team released the wide receiver, but he insisted Wednesday he wasn’t trying to send a message about accountability — something he has preached since being hired in January — …
Read More »Jets cutting Xavier Gipson after costly fumble in loss to Steelers
Aaron Glenn is not messing around. The Jets coach said Sunday that players who make undisciplined mistakes that cost the Jets games would not stay on the field for them. He’s backing up his words. The Jets are planning on releasing Xavier Gipson on Wednesday, according to a source. Gipson fumbled a kickoff return in the fourth quarter in Sunday’s …
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