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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Cedes most returns to Williams
Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) had a 34-yard kickoff return in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Ravens.Nwangwu suited up after being listed as questionable, but he ceded four of the New York Jets' five kickoff return opportunities to Isaiah Williams. When fully healthy, Nwangwu has served as the Jets' primary kickoff returner.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Cleared to play Week 12
Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Baltimore.Nwangwu was limited in the last two practices of Week 12 prep due to a hamstring injury, but he has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. Nwangwu will mostly contribute on special teams as a returner on kickoffs, but he will also will serve as the New York Jets' No. 3 RB behind Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis due to Khalil Herbert (coach's decision) being inactive.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Questionable after limited practice
Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.Nwangwu didn't practice Thursday but returned to limited participation Friday. If the New York Jets' usual kickoff returner isn't available Sunday, those duties would likely go to Isaiah Williams.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Hamstring flares up
Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.Nwangwu wasn't on Wednesday's injury report, so it's possible he aggravated his hamstring injury during practice. The standout return man previously missed action this season due to a hamstring injury and concussion, which have combined to limit Nwangwu to five appearances. If Nwangwu sits out Sunday against the Ravens, Isaiah Williams would likely tack kickoff-return duties onto his usual role as a punt returner.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Scores 99-yard kickoff return TD
Kene Nwangwu returned three kickoffs for 143 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.Nwangwu got the New York Jets on the board with a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown, which tied for the longest scoring play in the NFL this season. He's one of the league's most dynamic kickoff returners when available, but a hamstring injury and concussion have limited Nwangwu to four appearances in 2025. He has two kickoff-return touchdowns in six games with the Jets dating back to last season.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Cleared for Week 10
Kene Nwangwu (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.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 New York 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.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Practices in full Wednesday
Kene Nwangwu (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.Nwangwu missed the New York 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.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Ruled out for Week 8
Kene Nwangwu (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Eric Allen of the New York Jets' official site reports.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, Isaiah Williams, Khalil Herbert, Isaiah Davis and Arian Smith are all candidates to handle kickoff returns.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Misses Wednesday's practice
Kene Nwangwu (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.Nwangwu was diagnosed with a concussion during the New York 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.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Won't return Week 7
Kene Nwangwu (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers.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.
