Eagles Claim Xavier Gipson After He Was Cut By New York Jets For Fumble In Season-Opening Loss

Wide receiver Xavier Gipson has been claimed by the Philadelphia Eagles after being released by the New York Jets for his costly fumble during the season-opening game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In a corresponding move, the Eagles waived Kenyon Green, an offensive lineman.

Gipson lost the ball early in the fourth quarter when the Jets held a 26-24 lead. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took advantage of the fumble two plays later, throwing an 18-yard pass to wide receiver Calvin Austin III and sealed the win with Chris Boswell’s 60-yard field goal as the game’s final minute began.

Head Coach Aaron Glenn stated that the team will take undisciplined mistakes seriously this season.

“Man, we can’t have turnovers,” Glenn told reporters. “We can’t do it. We have to be a more disciplined team. There were some penalties that happened in that game that were true discipline issues and, again, that’s something that will be addressed because you will not be on the field with this team if you’re going to cause us to lose games.”

Gipson was signed to the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in 2023. As a wide receiver, he played 35 games with 27 receptions for 268 yards and one touchdown in his career.

Despite the Jets’ confidence, Gipson failed to remain consistent. He muffled several punts last season, and the coaching team publicly addressed the need to maintain ball security.

The Steelers taking advantage of another one of Gipson’s fumbles proved to be the tipping point. Glenn explained that Gipson’s release is about taking accountability.

“We’re trying to get the best player on this team that can play a role. At this point, I felt like we needed to have a change at that spot,” Glenn said. “It’s not just that, as far as accountability, it’s accountability in everything we do.”

The Jets officially signed wide receiver Isaiah Williams from the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad following the announcement of Gipson’s release.