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Cleared for Week 10 Nwangwu (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu was unable to play against the Bengals in Week 8 while in the league's concussion protocol. He had more time to progress in his recovery courtesy of the Jets' Week 9 bye and was a full participant during Week 10 prep. Nwangwu has passed the final step of being cleared by an independent neurologist and will play against Cleveland on Sunday, when he will mostly serve on special teams as a kickoff returner while providing depth in the backfield behind Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Wednesday Nwangwu (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Nwangwu missed the Jets' last game before their Week 9 bye at Cincinnati due to a concussion, but his activity to start the new week of preparation suggests he has a good chance to be available for Week 10 versus the Browns. He has until Sunday to officially clear league concussion protocol.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Ruled out for Week 8 Nwangwu (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Nwangwu has been limited to three appearances by injuries in 2025, first hurting his hamstring in Week 1 against the Steelers and then sustaining a concussion in Week 7 against the Panthers. In Nwangwu's absence, Isiaiah Williams, Khalil Herbert, Isaiah Davis and Arian Smith are all candidates to handle kickoff returns.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Misses Wednesday's practice Nwangwu (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Nwangwu was diagnosed with a concussion during the Jets' 13-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 7. He's opened the week with a DNP, and even if he were to practice, he would have to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Isaiah Williams would likely serve as the Jets' primary returner on kickoffs if Nwangwu were to miss time.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Won't return Week 7 Nwangwu (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Nwangwu went to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion, and the 2021 fourth-rounder will not return to Sunday's contest. Isaiah Williams will likely handle returns on kickoffs the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for a concussion Nwangwu is in the locker room being evaluated for a concussion, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nwangwu went to the locker room to get checked for a concussion during the third quarter of Sunday's game against Carolina. The return specialist had one return for 29 yards against the Panthers and is averaging 35 yards per return this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible concussion Nwangwu went to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Panthers to be evaluated for a potential concussion, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nwangwu went to the locker room to get checked for a possible concussion during the third quarter of Sunday's game. The return specialist had one return for 29 yards against the Panthers and is averaging 35.0 yards per return this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 12, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Cleared to return Week 6 Nwangwu (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu upgraded to full practice participation Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game in London. He's set to reclaim primary kickoff return duties on special teams in what will be Nwangwu's first action since Week 1.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Gets in limited session Thursday Nwangwu (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu's slowly making progress after sitting out practice Wednesday. He hasn't suited up for game action since getting injured in Week 1 against the Steelers. If Nwangwu's healthy enough to play Sunday against the Broncos, he would likely reprise his role as the Jets' primary kickoff returner.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Nwangwu (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The Iowa State product returned to practice Wednesday after missing the Jets' last four games due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Week 1 loss to the Steelers. Nwangwu will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend if he's unable to upgrade to a full session Thursday or Friday. If the 27-year-old is sidelined for the Week 6 matchup against the Broncos, Isaiah Davis is likely to operate as the Jets' top kick returner.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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