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Breece Hall set to play in Jets' season opener after a '2-week vacation' following groin strain

Breece Hall is ready to play in the New York Jets' season opener against the Titans in Tennessee on Sunday

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jets' Aaron Glenn says rookie running back Chip Trayanum should be 'just fine' after neck injury

New York Jets rookie running back Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital after being carted off the field with a neck injury after being tackled during the final play of the first h...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Jets running back Breece Hall sidelined 2-to-3 weeks with a groin strain, expected back for Week 1

New York Jets running back Breece Hall is sidelined for two to three weeks with a strained groin

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Breece Hall's groin injury provides the Jets' Kene Nwangwu with a perfect opportunity Breece Hall’s groin injury could allow New York Jets veteran Kene Nwangwu the opportunity to prove that he deserves more touches at running...

AUGUST 18 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets running back Breece Hall strains groin at practice. Tests planned, but Aaron Glenn optimistic

New York Jets running back Breece Hall has strained his groin during practice

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Jets work out former UFL wide receiver, return specialist The New York Jets worked out former UFL and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kaden Davis this week, as possible insurance behind Kene Nwangwu.

JUNE 11 • THEJETPRESS.COM

This unheralded Jets player is somehow already on Hall of Fame trajectory New York Jets fans may not realize just how good Kene Nwangwu is. The standout kick returner may already be on a Hall of Fame trajectory. Ye...

MAY 21 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets' UDFA running back could spell doom for Kene Nwangwu New York Jets undrafted free agent Chip Trayanum could carve out a role for himself in training camp, spelling the end of Kene Nwangwu's ten...

MAY 11 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets Re-Sign RB Kene Nwangwu Explosive Returner Stays with the Green & White

MARCH 19 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Staying put in New York The Jets are signing Nwangwu to a one-year, $2 million contract worth up to $3 million with incentives, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Nwangwu had a small role in New York's offense as a depth RB last year, recording 49 yards on 13 carries in 12 games. However, he was a key player on special teams, logging 604 yards and one touchdown on 18 kickoff returns. Nwangwu has recorded five TDs as a kick returner through his first five campaigns in the league, and that should again be his primary role in 2026.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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

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