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Kene Nwangwu: It Feels Amazing to Make Big Plays for Your Team New Jets running back speaks with the media during Dolphins week.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Dolphins seek their fourth straight win over the Jets when the AFC East rivals meet Sunday

The Miami Dolphins will look to win their fourth straight game over the New York Jets when the AFC East rivals meet Sunday for the 117th time

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Jets RB-KR Kene Nwangwu Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week Fourth-Year Player Had Kick-Return TD, Forced Fumble on Kickoff vs. Seahawks

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Seahawks have taken a bumpy path to first place in the NFC West

The Seattle Seahawks took a bumpy path to sole possession of first place in the NFC West

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Jets aren't ready to send Aaron Rodgers to the sideline as a lost season reaches the home stretch

Aaron Rodgers celebrated his 41st birthday with the news he’s still the New York Jets’ starting quarterback

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

Rodgers and the Jets stall after a promising start and now there are more questions about his future

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets were driving for another score, a touchdown that could have sent the struggling squad to a big lead and perhaps a much-needed victory

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

Leonard Williams returned an interception 92 yards for a momentum-turning score, Zach Charbonnet ran for a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown with 5:31 remaining and the Seattle Seahawks he...

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

Finds new opportunity Nwangwu (undisclosed) signed with the Jets' practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Nwangwu was somewhat surprisingly waived by the Vikings on Aug. 27, but after being claimed by the Saints, was waived again with a failed physical designation. Whatever injury the Iowa State product was tending to, appears to be in the past due to his signing by the Jets. The 26-year-old could be emergency running back depth for the team, but maybe more likely a potential return man option in the future.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new opportunity Nwangwu (undisclosed) signed with the Jets' practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Nwangwu was somewhat surprisingly waived by the Vikings on Aug. 27, and after being claimed by the Saints, was cut loose again with a failed physical designation. Whatever injury the Iowa State product was tending to, his signing with the Jets appears to indicate it's now in the past. The 26-year-old could be emergency running back depth for the team, as well as a potential candidate for a returner role he's filled in the past with Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived after failed physical The Saints waived Nwangwu (undisclosed) on Thursday with a failed physical designation, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Nwangwu was claimed off waivers by the Saints on Wednesday after he was cut by the Vikings on Tuesday. The 2021 fourth-round pick was unable to pass his physical, and he will revert back to the waiver wire. Nwangwu appeared in nine regular-season games for the Vikings last season, during which he turned five carries into 13 yards while playing 106 snaps (13 on offense, 93 on special teams).

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five Things to Know about Saints running back Kene Nwangwu Saints add three-year veteran running back and former All-Pro kick returner

AUGUST 29, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kene Nwangwu joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos New Orleans Saints announced they were awarded running back Kene Nwangwu off waivers from Minnesota on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Check out...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Claimed by New Orleans The Saints claimed Nwangwu off waivers Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Vikings waived Nwangwu a day earlier, electing to keep only two running backs on their initial 53-man roster. The Saints have four, at least temporarily, with Nwangwu joining Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims while Kendre Miller (hamstring) starts the season on injured reserve. The Saints may view Nwagnwu as a kick returner more so than a running back, considering he has three career touchdowns on special teams.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Minnesota's plans The Vikings plan to cut or trade Nwangwu on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact It's a bit surprising given recent reports about his progress as a running back, but the Vikings apparently weren't won over and may also have doubts about Nwangwu's utility as a kick return under the new rules. The 2021 fourth-round pick could generate some interest from other teams, if only because he has 4.32 speed and three career touchdowns on kick returns. The Vikings are also parting ways with Myles Gaskin, temporarily leaving Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler as the only running backs on their roster. They'll presumably bring someone back later this week or else add a waiver claim and/or free agent.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu enjoying healthy progress, trying show he's more than a returner Kene Nwangwu’s three touchdowns for the Vikings have come on kick returns, but the dynamic speedster is flashing his growth as a running bac...

AUGUST 21, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Another strong preseason game Nwangwu had seven carries for 45 yards in Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland.

Impact Even with the Vikings resting almost all their starters, Nwangwu had a second impressive preseason performance. Nwangwu has had a role in the offense as the No. 3 running back in training camp and looks to have locked up the job at this point in the preseason. While he's not likely to get many carries behind Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler, Nwangwu at least looks like a viable option should the top two get hurt. He'll also likely return kickoffs.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in preseason opener Nwangwu had five carries for 52 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown, in Saturday's preseason win over Las Vegas.

Impact Nwangwu has had a role in the offense as the No. 3 running back in training camp and looked good in his preseason debut. He showed off his speed on his his long touchdown run when he turned on the jets after finding a large hole in the defense. While he's not likely to get many carries behind Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler, Nwangwu at least looks like he'll be next up should one of the top two backs succumb to an injury.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: 48-yard TD dash! Kene Nwangwu ignites turbo on speedy score Minnesota Vikings Kene Nwangwu ignites turbo on speedy score.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • NFL.COM

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Jets aren't ready to send Aaron Rodgers to the sideline as a lost season reaches the home stretch

Rodgers and the Jets stall after a promising start and now there are more questions about his future

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