FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Xavier Gipson’s costly fumble in Sunday’s game ended up costing him his job.

The Jets released Gipson on Wednesday. He fumbled a kick return early in the fourth quarter of the Jets’ 34-32 loss to the Steelers . It was a huge momentum swing and led to Aaron Rodgers ’ fourth touchdown pass of the game.

Aaron Glenn said after the game that players who cause the Jets to lose games would not play. Gipson’s release sends a strong message to the players about responsibility and accountability.

“At this point, I just felt like we need to have a change at that spot,” Glenn said before practice Wednesday. “It's not just that as far as accountability. There’s accountability in everything that we do. I don't want to just pin it on, ‘He fumbled the ball, OK, he’s getting…’ N

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