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OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Could return in Week 6? Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that Nwangwu (hamstring) will travel with the Jets to London, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu has been sidelined for four consecutive games since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Steelers. However, he'll travel with the team to London ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the Broncos, which is a good sign for his potential availability. The 27-year-old's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can return for Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out for Week 5 Nwangwu (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Nwangwu hasn't played since Week 1 and didn't practice this week, so it always seemed unlikely that he would face Dallas. Isaiah Davis figures to continue to fill in as an option on kickoff returns.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets waive wide receiver-kick returner Isaiah Williams after costly special teams mistakes

The New York Jets have waived wide receiver Isaiah Williams after he made two critical mistakes on special teams

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Deemed questionable Nwangwu (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Dallas, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu hasn't played since Week 1 and didn't practice at all this week, making it seem more likely that he'll miss a fourth straight game. Isaiah Davis has been operating as the Jets' return man in Nwangwu's absence, though Davis will have a heightened offensive role going forward with Braelon Allen (knee) set to miss the next two-plus months.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Nwangwu (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Dallas, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets running back Braelon Allen likely out 8 to 12 weeks with knee injury

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen faces an eight to 12-week recovery due to a knee injury, coach Aaron Glenn said

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

DNP on Thursday Nwangwu (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu has missed the Jets' last three games due to a hamstring injury. He has opened the week with consecutive DNPs, so he is trending towards being inactive for Sunday's game against Dallas unless he can practice in at least a limited capacity Friday.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Braelon Allen placed on IR with knee injury; Khalil Herbert signed off Seahawks practice squad

The New York Jets have placed running back Braelon Allen on injured reserve because of a knee injury

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses practice Wednesday Nwangwu (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu has missed the last three games. He played three snaps on special teams in Week 1, returning one kickoff for 33 yards.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Miami Nwangwu (hamstring) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Monday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Nwangwu was a long shot to play in Monday's contest after drawing the doubtful tag, and he will indeed miss a third consecutive game due to a hamstring injury that he sustained in Week 1 against the Steelers. Isaiah Davis will continue to operate as the Jets' top return option on kickoffs in Nwangwu's absence.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Nwangwu (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact The Iowa State product downgraded from limited practice Thursday and Friday to a DNP on Saturday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Monday night's contest. If Nwangwu misses his third consecutive game due to a hamstring issue, Isaiah Davis is expected to assume the Jets' top kick returner position.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields to start for Jets against Dolphins after clearing concussion protocol

Justin Fields will start at quarterback for the New York Jets against the Miami Dolphins

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited at practice Nwangwu (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu has logged back-to-back limited practices to open the week as he nurses the hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 1 against Pittsburgh. The wide receiver has missed the last two games as a result of the injury, and if he can't go against the Dolphins on Monday Night Football, Isaiah Davis would once again stand to see an increase in workload on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets and Dolphins meet on Monday night, each looking to avoid 0-4 start

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are both winless heading into Monday night's AFC East matchup, with both teams vying to avoid 0-4 starts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets quarterback Justin Fields progressing in concussion protocol, could return Monday vs. Dolphins

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields remains in concussion protocol but is progressing toward a possible return for the game against Miami on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets' Glenn says 'the sky's not falling' after 0-2 start as they face undefeated Buccaneers

Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets have moved on from last week's loss

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 3 Nwangwu (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu was injured in the Week 1 opener against the Steelers and will miss his second straight game. Isaiah Davis, Isaiah Williams and Arian Smith will likely handle returner duties in Nwangwu's absence.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Winless, injury-depleted Jets visit the unbeaten Buccaneers on Sunday

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a 2-0 start for the fourth straight season and are set for their home opener against the injury-depleted New York Jets, who w...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets quarterback Justin Fields ruled out with concussion, Tyrod Taylor to start against Buccaneers

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a concussion

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaron Glenn insists Jets' confidence isn't shaken despite falling to 0-2 after ugly loss to Bills

Aaron Glenn was disappointed in the New York Jets' performance in their 30-10 loss to Buffalo on Sunday when they struggled to challenge the Bills

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Latest injury update makes Jets return game a total mystery for Week 2 The Jets will have new kick and punt returners in Week 2 following the release of Xavier Gipson and an injury to Kene Nwangwu. Who will be t...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Sidelined by hamstring Week 2 Nwangwu (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nwangwu exited the Jets' season opener due to a hamstring injury and wasn't able to practice in any capacity leading up to the team's Week 2 home game against the Bills. With Nwangwu sidelined and Xavier Gipson having been waived earlier in the week, Arian Smith and the recently signed Isaiah Williams are the top candidates to return kickoffs Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Sauce Gardner set to play vs. Bills after being limited earlier in the week by groin injury

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner was off the injury report and should play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after a groin issue limited him for one practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants claim Xavier Gipson after costly fumble in Jets' loss, place Micah McFadden on IR

The New York Giants have claimed wide receiver and return specialist Xavier Gipson off waivers from the Jets

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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The 0-5 Jets are struggling to rebuild a foundation while frustrated fans have heard it all before

Jets waive wide receiver-kick returner Isaiah Williams after costly special teams mistakes

Jets running back Braelon Allen likely out 8 to 12 weeks with knee injury

Jets' Braelon Allen placed on IR with knee injury; Khalil Herbert signed off Seahawks practice squad

Justin Fields to start for Jets against Dolphins after clearing concussion protocol

Jets and Dolphins meet on Monday night, each looking to avoid 0-4 start

Jets quarterback Justin Fields progressing in concussion protocol, could return Monday vs. Dolphins

Jets' Glenn says 'the sky's not falling' after 0-2 start as they face undefeated Buccaneers

Winless, injury-depleted Jets visit the unbeaten Buccaneers on Sunday

Jets quarterback Justin Fields ruled out with concussion, Tyrod Taylor to start against Buccaneers

Aaron Glenn insists Jets' confidence isn't shaken despite falling to 0-2 after ugly loss to Bills

Jets' Sauce Gardner set to play vs. Bills after being limited earlier in the week by groin injury

Giants claim Xavier Gipson after costly fumble in Jets' loss, place Micah McFadden on IR