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. Advertisement

“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

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