Jacksonville Jaguars' Tashaun Gipson on NFL commissioner's exempt list

(This story has been updated to add new information)

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Tashuan Gipson He is one step closer to returning to his former state.

on thursday, jaguars He announced that Gipson is now on the commissioner’s exemption list, allowing him to train with the team for the first time since the beginning of the season.

Jaguars sign Gipson late in training camp After injuries occur in the safety position. Gipson, who was scheduled to return after serving a six-game suspension, remained on the suspended list for an unspecified reason.

When asked why he missed more time than expected, Gipson said in the locker room Thursday that he didn’t know.

“Honestly, no. Like I said, it’s just one of many things that are out of my control. I can’t even tell you more than ‘hey, it happened and I had to deal with it.'” ” said Gipson.

Gipson is not eligible to play this week against the Philadelphia Eagles, but being on the commissioner’s list pushes him one step further in that direction.

Gipson will be on the list until 4pm on Monday. At this point, the Jaguars must decide whether they want to add him to the 53-man roster.

On Thursday, Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen expressed his excitement for Gipson’s return to the practice field.

“It’s great to have him back. We’re excited, really excited. But it’s all in because he hasn’t practiced yet. So we’ll get him out there, get him moving around,” Nielsen said. “Obviously, we’ve got to take the rust away… get him into the rotation and give him some play, see where he’s at and go from there.”

Gipson’s potential yield could pay dividends Second place for Jacksonville, struggling through eight games. Jacksonville is giving up 271.1 yards per game this season, which ranks 31st in the league.

Demetrius Harvey Jacksonville Jaguars Florida Times-Union reporter. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter. -most @Demetrius82.

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