New York Jets brutally cut star one game into new | NFL News

A single error seems to have sealed Xavier Gipson’s destiny as the New York Jets launched him after just one match, despite his spectacular 161-yard efficiency in the season opener. Gipson had served as the Jets’ punt and kickoff returner, managing an average of 28 yards during their opening defeat to the Steelers, with Aaron Rodgers making his comeback against his former aspect.

However, Gipson’s essential fumble during a return in the ultimate quarter handed possession back to Rodgers, permitting the Steelers to seize the lead and secure victory. Head coach Aaron Glenn declared that the fumble proved decisive in the match, with the 24-year-old former undrafted expertise bearing the implications.

Reflecting on the defeat and the important error, Glenn said: “The one thing to me that turned this game is, man, we can’t have turnovers. We can’t do it. We have to be a more disciplined team.

“There have been some penalties that occurred in that game that have been true self-discipline points and, again, that’s one thing that shall be addressed because you’ll not be on the sphere with this group if you are going to trigger us to lose video games, if you are going to trigger points like that.”

The Jets possess an immediate substitute within their squad for both kick and punt returns. Kene Nwangwu excelled in that capacity last season by delivering a spectacular 99-yard kick return touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

Despite the fumble proving expensive at that moment, the Jets had numerous chances to contain Rodgers throughout the encounter, yet the 41 year old managed to triumph against his previous club. Rodgers completed 22-of-30 passes for four touchdowns and no interceptions against the Jets defence, a unit that was initially considered one of the best in the league.

His successor at the Jets had ironically been with the Steelers last season. Justin Fields put on a strong performance in his debut for the team, contributing to three touchdowns, including two rushing scores, while minimising errors in the pocket.

Gipson could rejoin the Jets on the practice squad if he clears waivers unclaimed. However, his versatility as a special teams player and a receiver might see him join another team’s 53-man roster.

If he remains unclaimed, he will be on waivers for 24 hours before being eligible to join a practice squad.

This article first appeared on Mirror US.