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New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 13
Jets Inactive Players – Week One vs Titans
The New York Jets inactives are official for today’s Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans. New York will be without five players for the season opener, including running back Kene Nwangwu, edge rusher Joseph Ossai and cornerback D’Angelo Ponds.
New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 14
Jets boost roster depth with signing on Saturday
The New York Jets are making moves to try and improve their roster, heading into 2026. On Saturday, New York made another signing. The team re-signed running back Kene Nwangwu to a one-year deal, per NFL reporter Tom Pelissero.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 14
Jets Re-Sign Special Teams Weapon on One-Year Deal
The New York Jets continue to make solid moves without breaking the bank. On Saturday, this trend continued for the franchise. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the Jets are re-signing veteran special teams ace Kene Nwangwu on a one-year deal worth a maximum of $3 million, but just $1 million guaranteed.
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / March 14
Jets To Re-Sign RB/KR Kene Nwangwu
The Jets are re-signing return specialist Kene Nwangwu, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. It’s a one-year, $2MM deal that includes $1MM in guaranteed money.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 4
Nick Folk, Kene Nwangwu Have Incentives On Line In Jets-Bills
The New York Jets will conclude their season on Sunday and then have a nice, long break before they take the field again. New York needs it. The Jets need to go back to the drawing board and determine a way forward.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / November 12
Kickoff return touchdown earns Kene Nwangwu AFC Special Teams Player of the Week 
The Jets have only won two games this season, and both times they needed big plays on special teams to do it. And both times, a Jets return man has won the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9
Jets strike twice on massive special-teams plays against Browns
First-year head coach Aaron Glenn led his team into Sunday with a 1-7 record and looking for a spark somewhere. Glenn found that during the Jets' game against the Cleveland Browns in the form of his special teams unit.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / November 9
Jets KR Kene Nwangwu's kickoff return TD makes it 7-7 at MetLife Stadium
The Browns scored the first points of Sunday's game against the Jets, but they didn't get much time to enjoy their lead. Jets kick returner Kene Nwangwu took the ensuing kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown that tied the score 7-7 with 6:21 to play in the first quarter.
New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 11, 2025
Jets Injury Report (Tues)
The first Jets injury report was released ahead of Week Two against the Buffalo Bills. A handful of key players are managing issues, including Kene Nwangwu (hamstring), Mason Taylor (ankle), and Jay Tufele (illness).
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 19, 2025
Kene Nwangwu is NY Jets’ key to weaponizing new NFL rule
Going into the 2024 NFL season, the league’s overhauled kickoff system was the talk of the town. Every preseason broadcast provided fans with a detailed breakdown of the new rules.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 15, 2025
Jets Reportedly Reuniting With Electric Playmaker
The New York Jets haven't made a lot of blockbuster moves so far this offseason, but they have done a good job bolstering depth throughout the franchise.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / March 14, 2025
Jets bringing back dynamic return specialist
If Nwangwu is healthy, he is clearly more effective as a kick returner and could easily be an improvement.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 26, 2024
Celebrating the NFL's best returns of 2024
While the rest of the country returns unwanted gifts, we’re celebrating those NFL players that took it to the house by scoring touchdowns on kick and punt returns.
New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 14, 2024
Jets Announce Four Moves, Place RB Kene Nwangwu On IR
The Jets announced four roster moves on Saturday, including placing RB Kene Nwangwu on injured reserve. The Jets also signed CB Kendall Sheffield to the active roster while elevating TE Zack Kuntz and WR Brandon Smith for the week.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 13, 2024
New York Jets Place Kene Nwangwu on Injured Reserve, Ending His Season
Two weeks after he was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, New York Jets running back Kene Nwangwu was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a hand injury.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13, 2024
Jets lose breakout player to injury
He dazzled on special teams in his Jets debut with a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown and a forced fumble.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 5, 2024
New York Jets’ Kene Nwangwu Named AFC Special Teams Player of Week
The week just keeps getting better for New York Jets kick returner Kene Nwangwu, as he was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week earlier this week.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 3, 2024
New York Jets Sign Exciting Kick Returner for Remainder of Season
Kene Nwangwu played his way into a 53-man roster spot, thanks to his kickoff return for a touchdown, as the New York Jets announced his signing on Monday.
Jets Cut Running Back After Sunday's Loss To The Seahawks
The New York Jets made a roster change following their Week 13 loss. On Sunday, the Jets dropped to 3-9 with a 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While their season continued to sink, Kene Nwangwu provided a silver lining.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9, 2024
Jets Signing RB Kene Nwangwu To PS
Tom Pelissero reports that the Jets are signing RB Kene Nwangwu to their practice squad after he visited with the team last week. Nwangwu was claimed off waivers by the Saints but was later waived with a failed physical designation.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 29, 2024
Kene Nwangwu reportedly fails physical and is cut by Saints
Kene Nwangwu was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday and less than 24 hours later he's back on waivers after reportedly failing his physical.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28, 2024
Saints claim former All-Pro kick returner after Vikings release
The New Orleans Saints have claimed dynamic running back and former All-Pro kick returner Kene Nwangwu off waivers, bolstering their special teams with one of the NFL’s premier return specialists.
New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 28, 2024
Saints Claim Former All-Pro RB Off Waivers, Per Report
The New Orleans Saints have claimed running back and kick returner Kene Nwangwu off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, according to beat reporter Nick Underhill.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2024
Recently released NFL players who should be on contending teams' radars
Cutdown day for the 2024 NFL season has officially passed, with all 32 teams reducing their respective rosters to 53 players as of 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 27, 2024
Minnesota Vikings make shocking cut after really good preseason
After running back Kene Nwangwu had a really good preseason, including a 48-yard touchdown run against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Minnesota Vikings have decided to move on from him.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 19, 2024
Kene Nwangwu Finally Looks Like a Running Back…
The Minnesota Vikings used a fourth round pick on Kene Nwangwu during the 2021 NFL Draft. To this point he has been more of a special teams player. Kevin O’Connell has seen the former Iowa State Cyclone prove he can be a running back this preseason.
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