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On YouTubeNew 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 / JetNation.com / September 11
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).
The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 19
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.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 15
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
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.
New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 14
Jets Re-Signing RB/KR Kene Nwangwu
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Jets are re-signing RB/KR Kene Nwangwu to a one-year contract. Nwangwu can earn up to $2.5 million in 2025, according to the report.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 26
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.
NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / December 17
Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Jets Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 12/22/2024
This Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Rams will meet the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium to continue the NFL Week 16. The Los Angeles Rams are at the top of the NFC West after winning eight games and losing six so far.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
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 / Athlon Sports / December 3, 2024
Jets Cut Running Back to Expose NFL Draft Weakness
It took one play during Sunday's contest for the New York Jets to realize what a major mistake they made earlier this season. When practice squad call-up
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.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 1, 2024
Watch: New York Jets Practice Squad Promotion Score on Kickoff Return
Before Sunday’s game, the New York Jets promoted running back Kene Nwangwu from the practice squad. To some degree, the promotion made sense. Running back Breece Hall has been dealing with a knee injury for two weeks and while he was able to play against Seattle, the Jets wanted to make sure they had some coverage at the position.
New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9, 2024
Jets add former All-Pro kick returner to practice squad
The New York Jets made a bold move before their Week 1 Monday Night Football showdown against the San Francisco 49ers by signing former All-Pro kick returner Kene Nwangwu to the practice squad.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / August 13, 2024
Can Kene Nwangwu Make an Impact Beyond Returning?
Over the past two seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have struggled with one of the league’s weakest rushing attacks. In 2022, they ranked 27th in the NFL with 1,661 rushing yards, and in 2023, they dropped further, finishing 29th with just 1,553 rushing yards.
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