Xavier Gipson is reportedly back with the New York Giants, the latest chapter in a rollercoaster season for the 24-year-old wide receiver/return man.
Gipson is signing to the Giants practice squad, per Art Stapleton.
If the name rings a bell for Giants fans, there is a reason.
The New York Jets cut Gipson after he fumbled a kickoff in a 34-32 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. The Giants claimed him off waivers. A week later, the Giants waived Gipson in an effort to pass him through to their practice squad. The Philadelphia Eagles, however, claimed him.
Gipson played in five games for the Eagles. He fumbled in his last two games with the Eagles, including one after a questionable decision to field a punt at the 2-yard line in a 24-21 Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. That turned out to be Gipson’s last game as an Eagle.
Gipson, in his third NFL season, has had a fumbling problem throughout his career. He has 12 fumbles in 163 touches as a returner and receiver, one every 13.6 touches.
Gipson does have a 9.1-yard average on 74 career punt returns, and a 25.9-yard average on 51 kickoff returns. He has 29 career receptions.
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