The New York Jets are cutting Xavier Gipson after his costly kick return fumble during Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers , a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

After the Steelers had cut the Jets' lead to 26-24 in the fourth quarter, Kenneth Gainwell forced Gipson to fumble the kickoff -- the game's first turnover. Aaron Rodgers took advantage two plays later, throwing an 18-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III to put the Steelers up 31-26 with 14:07 left.

The Steelers ultimately won 34-32 on a 60-yard Chris Boswell field goal.

"Man, we can't have turnovers," Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Sunday. "We can't do it. We have to be a more disciplined team. ... That's something that will be addressed. You will not be on the field with this team if you're going to ca

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