ESPN.com · Sep 10, 2025
Source: Jets cutting Xavier Gipson after kickoff fumble
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The New York Jets are cutting Xavier Gipson after his costly kick return fumble during Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
After the Steelers had cut the Jets' lead to 26-24 in the fourth quarter, Kenneth Gainwell forced Gipson to fumble the kickoff -- the game's first turnover. Aaron Rodgers took advantage two plays later, throwing an 18-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III to put the Steelers up 31-26 with 14:07 left.
The Steelers ultimately won 34-32 on a 60-yard Chris Boswell field goal.
