Exclusive | Xavier Gipson’s Biggest Jets Roster Battle Was with Himself

Exclusive | Xavier Gipson’s biggest Jets roster battle was with himself

It wasn’t that Jamaal Pritchett lost the battle to be the Jets kick returner with one muffed punt as much as it was that Xavier Gipson won it with his body of work.  It might have looked like Pritchett’s fumble in the preseason finale against the Eagles was the deciding factor and enough in the...

Aaron Glenn, Jets speak out on controversial punt-returner decision

It was the move that most fans of the New York Jets were furious over at the final announcement on cutdown day. Head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey made the decision to release rookie undrafted free agent receiver Jamaal Pritchett in favor for three-year veteran Xavier Gipson. In the eyes of fans, Pritchett was far more impressive during camp and preseason action. Instead, the Jets opted for the veteran returner who has stru…