XAVIER GIPSON NEWS

Jets kick off 1st NFL draft for Mougey and Glenn with plenty of needs to address on revamped roster

The New York Jets’ offseason overhaul will take its next major steps with the first NFL draft picks of general manager Darren Mougey’s tenure

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets sign veteran Josh Reynolds to add depth to their group of wide receivers

The New York Jets signed veteran Josh Reynolds to a one-year deal to add depth to their wide receivers group

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Regresses in second NFL season Gipson finished the 2024 season with six catches for 39 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. He also rushed once for five yards, in addition to returning 33 punts for 266 yards and...

Impact Gipson was a non-factor on offense and saw declines in both punt return and kickoff return yards compared to his rookie year despite leading the league in punts returned in 2024. The 23-year-old out of Stephen F. Austin has a decent chance of making the team in 2025 thanks to his special teams contributions, though Gipson will likely face competition in training camp.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

No touches on offense again Gipson returned one kickoff for 25 yards and added two punt returns for 25 yards in Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Bills.

Impact Gipson played nine snaps on offense but didn't touch the ball. He has gone four games without a target or carry, and the second-year pro's only multi-catch performance of the season came back in Week 3. Gipson's a fantasy non-factor heading into the season finale against the Dolphins, outside of formats that reward return yards.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-ending fumble in loss Gipson returned three kickoffs for 99 yards and had one punt return for no gain in Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Rams. He didn't record a target or carry and lost a fumble.

Impact Gipson contributed a 42-yard kickoff return to provide some special teams value despite a lack of involvement on offense. That contribution was overshadowed by his muffed punt in the fourth quarter, which was a microcosm of the Jets season. New York had just gotten a stop with 1:44 remaining but burned all three timeouts in the process. Instead of the offense having a chance to at least make it a one-possession game and hope for an onside kick, Gipson's fumble allowed the Rams to retain possession and kneel out the clock.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Jordan Whittington lands on Jets WR Xavier Gipson's muffed punt to seal Rams win Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington lands on New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson's muffed punt to seal the teams...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Cedes slot job to Corley Gipson caught his only target for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks. He also returned two kickoffs for 81 yards and added a punt return for no gain.

Impact Gipson played just 19 snaps on offense compared to Malachi Corley's 41, suggesting that Corley has surpasses Gipson as the Jets' preferred option in the slot. While Gipson remained involved as a return man on special teams, he also faces increased competition for that role, as Kene Nwangwu logged three kickoff returns in his Jets debut Sunday, one of which went for a 99-yard touchdown.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in loss to Colts Gipson caught his only target for 17 yards and netted 19 yards on three punt returns in Sunday's 28-27 loss for the Colts.

Impact Gipson was on the field for 27 of 51 snaps on offense while Malachi Corley played 12, so Gipson continues to be the preferred option in the slot. The second-year pro has just five catches for 40 yards in that role all season. Gipson also contributes regularly as a return man, though Isaiah Davis was the only player to log a kickoff return for the Jets against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight | Xavier Gipson Makes a 17-Yard Toe-Tap Catch Jets QB finds receiver Xavier Gipson for a 17-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Goes catch-less in Week 10 Gipson didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Gipson remained quiet on offense despite ranking third among Jets wide receivers with a 41 percent snap share. He usually chips in some return yardage on special teams, but the Jets didn't register a kickoff return or punt return in the lopsided loss, as it was a lethargic effort in all three phases of the game.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could emerge as No. 3 receiver Gipson is expected to serve as the Jets' No. 3 receiver beginning with Sunday's game at Arizona after New York traded Mike Williams to Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.co...

Impact While the departure of Williams will open up some snaps at receiver, Gipson likely won't serve as an every down player like fellow wideouts Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams. The Jets are expected to make use of two tight ends sets featuring Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert that would leave Gipson as the odd man out at receiver, and running back Breece Hall is also a capable pass catcher who could occasionally replace Gipson out wide or in the slot. Gipson will continue to offer his most utility in fantasy leagues that count return yardage, as he's locked in as the Jets' top kickoff and punt returner.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches short TD in Week 8 Gipson caught his only target for a one-yard touchdown in Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Gipson made the most of his first target since Week 4, securing a tough catch on a low throw right at the goal line, which was upheld as a touchdown upon review. His contributions as a slot receiver come second to Gipson's special teams exploits. The second-year pro had 71 yards on four punt returns.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches short TD in Week 8 Gipson caught his only target for a one-yard touchdown in Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Gipson made the most of his first target since Week 4, securing a tough catch on a low throw right at the goal line, which was upheld as a touchdown upon review. His contributions as a slot receiver come second to Gipson's special teams exploits. The second-year pro had 71 yards on four punt returns.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets-Patriots Press Pass | Haason Reddick, Xavier Gipson, Jalen Mills, Tyler Conklin Hear from the Jets edge, wide receiver, safety, and tight end following the Week 8 loss to the Patriots.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Highlight | Xavier Gipson Catches for a 1-yard Touchdown QB Aaron Rodgers throws to Jets receiver Xavier Gipson for a 1-yard TD.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Highlight | Xavier Gipson Runs Past Several Tacklers on 40-Yard Punt Return Watch the receiver run past tacklers for a 40-yard punt return early in the first quarter.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Two fumbles go out of bounds Gispon had two kickoff returns for 51 yards and two punt returns for four yards but wasn't targeted on offense in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Gipson was on the field for only one play on offense, as he remains a non-factor in a receiving corps that now includes Davante Adams. The return man dropped the ball twice on punt returns, but both fumbles went out of bounds. Gipson's a dangerous return man, but he'll need to get the ball security issues under control lest his special teams role shrinks as well.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two fumbles go out of bounds Gispon had two kickoff returns for 51 yards and two punt returns for four yards but wasn't targeted on offense in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Gipson was on the field for only one play on offense, as he remains a non-factor in a receiving corps that now includes Davante Adams. The return man dropped the ball twice on punt returns, but both fumbles went out of bounds. Gipson's a dangerous return man, but he'll need to get the ball-security issues under control lest his special-teams role shrinks as well.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited to special teams Gipson wasn't targeted and had one punt return for eight yards in Monday's 23-20 loss to the Bills.

Impact Gipson remains limited almost exclusively to special teams duties. Finding snaps for the undersized receiver will be even harder moving forward, as the Jets are finalizing a trade for wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) ahead of Sunday's road game against the Steelers.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in London loss Gipson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Vikings and returned two punts for 31 yards.

Impact Aaron Rodgers threw the ball 54 times, but none of those passes were directed at Gipson, as the Jets utilized Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Mike Williams in three-receiver sets. Gipson contributed to the Jets' comeback bid with a 31-yard punt return, which helped set up New York's first touchdown late in the first half. He's a good special teams player but doesn't have much of a role on offense at the moment.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight | Xavier Gipson's 30-Yard Punt Return Give the Jets Good Field Position Watch the Jets returner give the Jets possession inside Minnesota territory late in the first half.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Catches only one of four targets Gipson caught one of four targets for six yards while adding two kickoff returns for 50 yards and five punt returns for 31 yards in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Gipson got plenty of special teams opportunities as offense was hard to come by in rainy conditions at MetLife Stadium, but he had a forgettable afternoon on offense. The second-year pro set a season high in targets, but he didn't exactly earn Aaron Rodgers' trust, registering a drop and then failing to get his head around on a pivotal third-down pass late in the game.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first two catches of 2024 Gipson caught both of his targets for 16 yards and had four punt returns for 27 yards in Thursday's 24-3 win over the Patriots.

Impact Gipson was one of eight Jets to catch multiple passes in Thursday's win, as Aaron Rodgers had his best game as a Jet with 281 passing yards and two touchdowns. While Gipson's shiftiness offers a path to playing time in the slot and as a gadget piece, most of his contributions have come on special teams, with Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams and Allen Lazard all well ahead of the second-year pro in the team's wide receiver pecking order.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No targets again Gipson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans. He had two kickoff returns for 57 yards and three punt returns for 35 yards.

Impact Gipson's snap share on offense plummeted from 59 to 11 percent, corresponding with an increase from 18 to 65 percent for Mike Williams. As long as Williams, Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard are healthy, those three are poised to operate in the majority of three-receiver sets, leaving Gipson relegated primarily to a special teams role.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No targets again Gipson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans. He had two kickoff returns for 57 yards and three punt returns for 35 yards.

Impact Gipson's snap share on offense plummeted from 59 to 11 percent, corresponding with an increase from 18 to 65 percent for Mike Williams. As long as Williams, Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard are healthy, those three are poised to operate in the majority of three-receiver sets, leaving Gipson relegated primarily to a special teams role.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE