FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Xavier Gipson is out of a job after a costly fumble in the New York Jets’ season-opening loss to Pittsburgh.

Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that the team released the wide receiver, but he insisted Wednesday he wasn’t trying to send a message about accountability — something he has preached since being hired in January — by cutting Gipson after one game.

“I want it to be known that decisions that are made are not rash decisions,” Glenn said. “And they’re never based off one incident. So, I will keep it at that. Xavier’s a really good player and he’s going to play in this league.

“But I felt it was time for us to move on in another direction.”

Gipson, in his third season with the Jets, was returning a kickoff in place of the injured Kene Nwangwu on Sunday when he

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