Kene Nwangwu - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Effective kickoff returner in 2025 Nwangwu finished the 2025 season with 13 carries for 49 yards and no targets or touchdowns on offense while adding 604 yards and one touchdown on 18 kickoff returns in 12 games.

Impact Nwangwu maintained his status as one of the NFL's best kickoff returners when healthy, as he's up to five kickoff return touchdowns in as many NFL seasons. He didn't record a touch on offense through Week 16 but set a new career high for carries in each of the last two games as the Jets battled backfield injuries, logging six in Week 17 and seven in Week 18. The special teams ace is set to turn 28 years old the day after the Super Bowl and will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Breece Hall questionable for season finale against Bills, Isaiah Williams voted team MVP

New York Jets running back Breece Hall is questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Buffalo Bills

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Career-high six carries in Week 17 Nwangwu rushed six times for 31 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Patriots. He also returned four kickoffs for 114 yards.

Impact Breece Hall (knee) and Isaiah Davis (concussion) both exited in the second half, opening the door for Nwangwu and Khalil Herbert to take on larger roles. Nwangwu's contributions are usually limited primarily to special teams, as Sunday's six carries marked a new career high for the 27-year-old running back. His expanded role could persist in Week 18 against the Bills if Hall and Davis aren't available.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Cook getting third straight start for Jets against Patriots in home finale

Brady Cook is set for another start with the New York Jets

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets find familiar themes as their playoff drought hits 15 seasons and QB uncertainty continues

The New York Jets have missed the playoffs for a 15th consecutive seasons after a 34-10 loss to Miami on Sunday

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Adonai Mitchell showing he can be a big part of Jets' future, not just Sauce Gardner trade throw-in

Adonai Mitchell has become a key part of the New York Jets' future

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Cedes most returns to Williams Nwangwu (hamstring) had a 34-yard kickoff return in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Nwangwu suited up after being listed as questionable, but he ceded four of the Jets' five kickoff return opportunities to Isaiah Williams. When fully healthy, Nwangwu has served as the Jets' primary kickoff returner.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 12 Nwangwu (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Nwangwu was limited in the last two practices of Week 12 prep due to a hamstring injury, but he has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. Nwangwu will mostly contribute on special teams as a returner on kickoffs, but he will also will serve as the Jets' No. 3 RB behind Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis due to Khalil Herbert (coach's decision) being inactive.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets inactives list for Week 12 game vs Ravens (Kene Nwangwu injury update) The NY Jets will look to return to their winning ways in a road matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12. Is Kene Nwangwu playing? Who a...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets could be without key special teams standout in Week 12 after another injury The New York Jets could be without All-Pro kick returner Kene Nwangwu in Week 12 after he suffered a hamstring injury in practice this week.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Questionable after limited practice Nwangwu (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Nwangwu didn't practice Thursday but returned to limited participation Friday. If the Jets' usual kickoff returner isn't available Sunday, those duties would likely go to Isaiah Williams.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring flares up Nwangwu (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Nwangwu wasn't on Wednesday's injury report, so it's possible he aggravated his hamstring injury during practice. The standout return man previously missed action this season due to a hamstring injury and concussion, which have combined to limit Nwangwu to five appearances. If Nwangwu sits out Sunday against the Ravens, Isaiah Williams would likely tack kick return duties onto his usual role as a punt returner.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Jermaine Johnson's sweet strategy to sack Ravens' Lamar Jackson: No sugary drinks

Jermaine Johnson revealed his unique strategy for more sacks this season

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Kene Nwangwu is already one of the best kick returners in NFL history (seriously) New York Jets kick returner Kene Nwangwu is getting put in Devin Hester conversations, and he deserves it. In fact, Nwangwu has arguably bee...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

From long shots to favorites: Matthew Stafford and Jonathan Taylor have reshaped the NFL MVP race

The NFL MVP race is heating up with standout performances from players like Matthew Stafford, Jonathan Taylor and Drake Maye

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Kevin Stefanski hints at Deshaun Watson's return, adding further uncertainty to Browns' QB situation

Kevin Stefanski confirmed Dillon Gabriel remains the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

The Film Behind the Two Return TDs vs. the Browns | Baldy's Breakdown NFL Media's Brian Baldinger takes a closer look at the the 99-yard kickoff return TD by Kene Nwangwu and the 74-yard punt return TD by Isaia...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Kene Nwangwu: We Are Getting A Lot of Buy-In from All The Guys Watch RB/returner Kene Nwangwu talk to the media Monday of Week 11.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Scores 99-yard kickoff return TD Nwangwu returned three kickoffs for 143 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.

Impact Nwangwu got the Jets on the board with a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown, which tied for the longest scoring play in the NFL this season. He's one of the league's most dynamic kickoff returners when available, but a hamstring injury and concussion have limited Nwangwu to four appearances in 2025. He has two kickoff return touchdowns in six games with the Jets dating back to last season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 10 Team of the Week: Jonathan Taylor Headlines Sunday's Best

Greg Auman highlights the best of the best on both sides of the ball from Sunday in NFL Week 10.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 10 Team of the Week: Jonathan Taylor Headlines Sunday's Best

NFL Week 10 Recap: New York Jets 27, Cleveland Browns 20 The New York Jets used two special teams touchdowns and a relentless pass rush to beat the Cleveland Browns 17-14 in a rain-soaked win at Me...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • PFF.COM

Jets get TD returns on a kickoff and a punt and hold on to beat Browns 27-20 for 2nd win in a row

New York got touchdowns on a kickoff return and a punt return in the same game for the first time in franchise history, Breece Hall took a screen pass from Justin Fields 42 yards f...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

For Jets' Return to Action, They Turn to Early TD Returns by Kene Nwangwu & Isaiah Williams First-Quarter Kickoff & Punt Runbacks in 36-Second Span Set Stage for Green & White's Post-Bye W over Browns

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets score TDs on kickoff and punt returns in the same game for the 1st time in franchise history

The New York Jets made franchise history with a special teams performance

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets-Browns Highlight | Kene Nwangwu Breaks Free for 99-Yard Kick-Return TD Watch Jets RB/returner Kene Nwangwu return the Browns kickoff 99 yards for a the Green & White's first score of the game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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