FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn insisted he wasn't trying to send a message, but his decision to release Xavier Gipson on Wednesday after his costly fumble in the season opener will be perceived as a statement move.

Gipson's mistake loomed large in the Jets' 34-32 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers . Replacing kickoff returner Kene Nwangwu , who injured a hamstring early in the game, Gipson fumbled at the Jets' 22-yard line early in the fourth quarter. The Steelers converted the turnover into a touchdown to take a 31-26 lead.

"I want it to be known that the decisions that are made are not rash decisions and never based off one incident, and I'll keep it at that," Glenn said Wednesday. "Xavier's a really good player -- he's going to play in this league -- but I

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