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By Aaliyan Mohammed
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The New York Jets lost their season opener 34-32 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Xavier Gipson had a costly fumble on a kick return in the fourth quarter.
After the Steelers scored a touchdown with 14:57 left in the game to cut their deficit to two points, Gipson put the ball on the ground on the next kickoff. The Steelers recovered and scored in two plays to take the lead. After the game, head coach Aaron Glenn noted that players will not be on the field if they turn the ball over. Just days later, the team released Gipson.
Gipson was an undrafted free agent who signed with the Jets before the 2023 season. He scored a game-winning 65-yard punt return touchdown to beat the Buffalo Bills in his NFL debut. He had been the primary return man for the Jets since 2023 and has over 1,700 total return yards.
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With Gipson released, the Jets have signed Isaiah Williams to the 53-man roster from the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad, ESPN's Rich Cimini posted Wednesday on X. Glenn noted that Williams is an option as the team's returner, according to The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt.
Williams was with the Detroit Lions last season, so Glenn has familiarity with him. He was claimed by the Bengals on waivers last year. Last season, he had 11 punt returns for 93 yards and five kick returns for 169 yards. With Gipson gone, he could slot in as the team's new primary returner.
He only has two receptions in his career, so he likely will not play any role in the offense. However, he did have 123 receiving yards in last year's preseason and 33 yards in this year's preseason.
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