Wide receiver/return specialist Xavier Gipson’s time with the New York Giants was short, as the team waived him on Saturday before he could appear in a game.
The Giants had signed Gipson on Sept. 11, one day after he was cut by the New York Jets, who share the same home stadium, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Gipson, 24, had fumbled a kickoff return in that stadium that contributed to the Jets’ 34-32 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener Sept. 7. He averaged 9.5 yards on two punt returns and 28.4 yards on five kick returns as well as the fumble.
The Jets signed Gipson as an unrestricted free agent before the 2023 season. Primarily a special teams contributor, Gipson appeared in 35 games and made 27 catches for 268 yards and one touchdown. He added one rushing touchdown.
Gipson also returned 68 punts with an average of 8.9 yards per return and a touchdown. As a kick returner, he averaged 26 yards on 44 chances.
The Giants waived Gipson to recreate a roster spot for outside linebacker Tomon Fox, who was signed from the practice squad. The Giants (0-2) host the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) on Sunday night.
