The Giants claimed recently released former Jets kick returner Xavier Gipson off waivers on Thursday.

They cleared a space on their roster by placing inside linebacker Micah McFadden (right foot surgery) on injured reserve.

The Jets cut Gipson , 24, this week after he fumbled a kickoff at the start of Sunday’s fourth quarter to set up a Steelers go-ahead touchdown.

Pittsburgh eventually won the game, 34-32.

The Giants used starting slot receiver Wan’Dale Robinson as their primary kick returner in Week 1 on top of leading the team in catches. And he’s nursing an ankle injury entering Sunday’s Week 2 game at Dallas.

So Gipson, a former Jets undrafted free agent with 35 career games under his belt, may end up stepping into that role soon.

Gipson also has returned 68 career punts fo

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