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| HT/WT: 6-1, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Frisco, TX |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Iowa St. |
| Experience: 6 |
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2026 Rushing
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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Rushing Touchdowns
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Longest Rush
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Top Kene Nwangwu News
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Not cleared to play against Miami
Nwangwu (knee) is inactive against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Nwangwu drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging a full practice Friday. However, the sixth-year pro has not been cleared by medical staff to play, so Isaiah Williams will operate as the primary returner on both punts and kickoffs. Nwangu's next opportunity to suit up is Week 8 against the Raiders on Nov. 1.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Questionable for Week 7
Nwangwu (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Nwangwu started Week 7 prep with consecutive DNPs before upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session. The sudden upgrade to full participation is perplexing, but likely means the kick returner and depth running back will be capable of suiting up for the Jets' divisional bout against the Dolphins on Sunday.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Sits out practice again Thursday
Nwangwu (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Nwangwu has now been unable to practice for two straight days because of a knee issue, and his availability for Week 7 is in serious doubt. He'll probably need to get back onto the practice field Friday to have a realistic chance of suiting up Sunday versus the Dolphins.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: DNP Wednesday
Nwangwu (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Nwangwu likely picked up his back issue during the six special-teams snaps he played in the Jets' Week 6 loss to the Patriots. It remains unclear how significant the running back's injury is and whether he will be able to suit up for Week 7 against the Dolphins.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Practices fully Wednesday
Nwangwu (back) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Head coach Aaron Glenn indicated before Wednesday's session that Nwangwu would be limited in practice due to a back injury that has prevented the veteran running back from playing in each of the first three games of the regular season. It looks like Nwangwu's back injury is past him, and he is on track to make his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday against the Bears. With Breece Hall (quadriceps) considered week-to-week, Nwangwu could serve as the Jets' RB3 behind Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis for Week 4.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Limited Wednesday
Nwangwu (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.
Nwangwu has yet to play this season and is miles away from fantasy relevance, even with Breece Hall nursing a quad injury. Nwangwu's contributions come on special teams when healthy.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Ruled out for Sunday
Nwangwu (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Nwangwu was listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest after Friday's practice. The Jets' kick returner had an outside chance to suit up Sunday despite not logging a single day of practice throughout Week 3 prep. After a Saturday examination, it's been determined that Nwangwu will not be ready for the game, leaving Isaiah Williams as the primary kick and punt returner for the Jets' showdown with the Lions.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Unlikely to play Week 3
Nwangwu (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.
It looks like Nwangwu will miss each of the Jets' first three games of the regular season due to a back injury he picked up in a practice prior to the Jets' Week 1 win over the Titans. He was a DNP in all three practices during Week 3 prep, so a return to practice in at least a limited capacity would be a positive step in Nwangwu's recovery. Isaiah Williams will continue to serve as the Jets' primary returner on kickoffs and punts for as long as Nwangwu is sidelined.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Misses practice Thursday
Nwangwu (back) did not participate in practice Thursday.
The running back and kick returner did not practice Wednesday either after missing the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers. He is not on injured reserve, but he also does not appear to be on track to return for this Sunday's matchup with the Lions. Nwangwu has yet to suit up for a regular-season game this season.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Remains sidelined Wednesday
Nwangwu (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Nwangwu did not practice at all leading up to Week 2 and missed the Jets' overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday. The running back and kick returner has missed every practice and game since sustaining a back injury on Sept. 11. Nwangwu was not placed on IR after the injury, so it is reasonable to expect the 28-year-old to return to the field by Week 4, even if he cannot increase his practice participation soon enough to play in the team's Week 3 contest against the Lions.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Out again Sunday
Nwangwu (back) won't play in Sunday's game against the Packers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Nwangwu will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, and he's considered week-to-week. With Nwangwu sidelined again in Week 2, Isaiah Williams will presumably handle most of the return duties versus Green Bay.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Nwangwu (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
The 2021 fourth-rounder is considered week-to-week due to a back injury, so his absence from Wednesday's practice isn't a surprise. Nwangwu will have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity, which would give him a chance to return for Sunday's home game against the Packers.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Considered week-to-week
Nwangwu (back) is considered week-to-week, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.
Nwangwu didn't play in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Titans. It appears he won't suit up versus Green Bay, though it's anyone's guess when he will get back on the field. The 2021 No. 119 overall pick most recently appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Jets during the 2025 campaign, totaling 13 carries for 49 yards.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Out for Sunday
Nwangwu (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.
Nwangwu was designated as doubtful after Friday's practice, so the eventual ruling that he will not suit up for Sunday's contest is not surprising. The depth running back and primary kick returner for the team continues to deal with a back injury he likely suffered during a practice session earlier in the week. With Nwangwu out, wide receiver Isaiah Williams will likely add kick return duties alongside his punt return duties in Sunday's game.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Unlikely to play Sunday
Nwangwu (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Nwangwu wasn't listed on the Jets' injury report until Friday as a DNP, indicating that he may have tweaked his back in a practice session. He wasn't expected to see much playing time on offense given that he's behind Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis on the depth chart. However, if Nwangwu is indeed ruled out for Week 1, then Isaiah Williams figures to operate at the Jets' top returner, with Davis also in the mix.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Staying put in New York
The Jets are signing Nwangwu to a one-year, $2 million contract worth up to $3 million with incentives, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Nwangwu had a small role in New York's offense as a depth RB last year, recording 49 yards on 13 carries in 12 games. However, he was a key player on special teams, logging 604 yards and one touchdown on 18 kickoff returns. Nwangwu has recorded five TDs as a kick returner through his first five campaigns in the league, and that should again be his primary role in 2026.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Effective as kickoff returner in 2025
Nwangwu finished the 2025 season with 13 carries for 49 yards and no targets or touchdowns on offense while adding 604 yards and one touchdown on 18 kickoff returns in 12 games.
Nwangwu maintained his status as one of the NFL's best kickoff returners when healthy, as he's up to five kickoff return touchdowns in as many NFL seasons. He didn't record a touch on offense through Week 16 but set a new career high for carries in each of the last two games as the Jets battled backfield injuries, logging six in Week 17 and seven in Week 18. The special teams ace is set to turn 28 years old the day after the Super Bowl and will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Jets' Kene Nwangwu: Career-high six carries in Week 17
Nwangwu rushed six times for 31 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Patriots. He also returned four kickoffs for 114 yards.
Breece Hall (knee) and Isaiah Davis (concussion) both exited in the second half, opening the door for Nwangwu and Khalil Herbert to take on larger roles. Nwangwu's contributions are usually limited to special teams, and Sunday's six carries marked a new career high for the 27-year-old running back. He could see an expanded role again in Week 18 against the Bills if Hall and Davis aren't available.
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