KENE NWANGWU NEWS

Jets Re-Sign RB Kene Nwangwu Former Fourth-Round Pick Has Had Return Success Throughout His Career

MARCH 19 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Remaining in New York The Jets are re-signing Nwangwu to a one-year contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Per Pelissero, the deal is worth up to $2.5 million. Nwangwu logged just one offensive snap over two games with the Jets last season, but he dazzled with a 99-yard kick return for a touchdown in Week 13. Nwangwu ended the campaign on IR due to a hand injury, but he's expected to be healthy by the start of training camp.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on IR The Jets moved Nwangwu (hand) to injured reserve Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu is dealing with a hand injury, and with New York having just four games remaining on the regular-season slate and already eliminated from playoff contention, his campaign has come to an end. The fourth-year tailback will finish his first season as a Jet with no offensive touches over two games, but he did make an impact as a returner, taking a kickoff 99 yards to paydirt Week 13 against Seattle. Xavier Gipson will likely be the Jets' lead kick returner with Nwangwu now sidelined.

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Expected to go to IR Nwangwu (hand) is expected to be placed on injured reserve, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Nwangwu played 18 snaps (one on offense and 17 on special teams) last week against Miami, but he was apparently injured along the way. Xavier Gipson is expected to take over as the Jets' kick returner.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Estimated as DNP Nwangwu (hand) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Iowa State product played 18 total snaps (one offensive and 17 on special teams) without recording a stat in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, seemingly sustaining a hand injury in the process. Wednesday's practice was just a walkthrough; however, if Nwangwu cannot upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday, Xavier Gipson will likely serve as the Jets' top kick returner in the Week 15 matchup against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Inside the Numbers | Special Day for Kene Nwangwu & Jets in the Meadowlands Green & White's Kickoff Return and Coverage Units Had a First Half of Distinction at MetLife Against Seattle

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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DECEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Signs to active roster The Jets signed Nwangwu to their active roster Monday.

Impact The fourth-year pro from Iowa State made his Jets debut in a Week 13 loss to the Seahawks, returning three kickoffs for 157 yards, including a 99-yard touchdown. Nwangwu's performance Sunday was enough to land him a spot on the Jets' active roster, likely serving as the team's top kick returner and a depth piece in their running back room for the remainder of the season. In a corresponding move, the Jets waived 2023 fifth-round pick Israel Abanikanda.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Sign RB Kene Nwangwu to the Active Roster Green & White Release RB Israel Abanikanda

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Watch Nwangwu's 99-yard kickoff return TD for the Jets 99-yard TD! Jets running back Kene Nwangwu's fourth career kick-return score burns Seahawks.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • NEWSDAY.COM

Scores 99-yard return TD in debut Nwangwu returned three kickoffs for 157 yards, including a 99-yard touchdown, in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Nwangwu made an instant impact in his Jets debut after being elevated from the practice squad. His 99-yard kickoff return touchdown gave the Jets a 21-7 lead in the second quarter, but Seattle scored 19 unanswered points from there to drop the Jets to 3-9. Given Nwangwu's success in this game, he'll likely be elevated from the practice squad to return kickoffs again in Week 14 against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Jets Kene Nwangwu Provides Early Spark on Special Teams in Loss to Seattle His Effort in Practice Led to an Opportunity on Gameday, IHC Jeff Ulbrich Lauds His Dedication

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Williams' 92-yard INT return and Charbonnet's late TD run help Seahawks top Jets 26-21

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DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Highlight | Kene Nwangwu 99-Yard Kickoff Return Touchdown Watch the practice squad call-up take a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Elevated from practice squad The Jets elevated Nwangwu from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact It's the first time Nwangwu has been elevated to the Jets' active roster, and he has an opportunity to make his 2024 regular-season debut against the Seahawks on Sunday. Nwangwu played in nine regular-season games for the Vikings in 2023 and logged five carries for 13 yards.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE