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Injury Calf
Est. Return 8/16/2025
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Nwangwu spent most of last season on the Jets' practice squad but made a splash in the return game upon being promoted to the active roster, scoring a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown in one of his two appearances for the team before a season-ending hand injury. Prior to 2024, Nwangwu spent three seasons in Minnesota, where he rarely contributed on offense but amassed 68 kickoff returns. If Nwangwu makes the Jets' roster in 2025, it will likely be primarily to return kicks. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Jets in March of 2025.
Calf injury not major
Nwangwu (calf) sustained an injury during Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers but is not believed to be dealing with anything major, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Nwangwu was involved Saturday, rushing five times for 10 yards while racking up 35 yards on his only kick return. The 2021 fourth-round pick is competing for a reserve backfield role as well as duties in the return game. It's encouraging that Nwangwu's injury doesn't appear serious, but it remains to be seen if he'll be cleared in time to next play in the preseason on Saturday, Aug. 16 versus the Giants.
Nwangwu was involved Saturday, rushing five times for 10 yards while racking up 35 yards on his only kick return. The 2021 fourth-round pick is competing for a reserve backfield role as well as duties in the return game. It's encouraging that Nwangwu's injury doesn't appear serious, but it remains to be seen if he'll be cleared in time to next play in the preseason on Saturday, Aug. 16 versus the Giants.
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This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
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210 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.31 secShuttle Time
4.25 secCone Drill
6.83 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
125 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
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Nwangwu was primarily used on special teams last season, playing just 18 offensive snaps (11 touches). He used his 4.32 speed to churn out 920 yards and a TD on 35 kickoff returns. It's possible he's called on to use his speed in the offense more often this season following the release of Dalvin Cook. Alexander Mattison is the new starter, but Nwangwu could carve out a backup role. He'll compete with Ty Chandler, a 2022 fifth-round pick, and DeWayne McBride, a 2023 seventh-round pick. More likely, Nwangwu will be limited to kick-return duty once again.
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Remaining in New York
The Jets are re-signing Nwangwu (hand) to a one-year contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Officially placed on IR
The Jets placed Nwangwu (hand) on injured reserve Saturday, Ethan Greenberg and Eric Allen of the Jets' official site report.
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Expected to go to IR
Nwangwu (hand) is expected to be placed on injured reserve, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
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Estimated as DNP
Nwangwu (hand) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Signed to active roster
The Jets signed Nwangwu to their active roster Monday.
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Getting look from Jets
Nwangwu will visit the Jets on Monday, Judd Zulgad of SKOR North Minneapolis reports.
ANALYSIS
Nwangwu has had a busy offseason, as he was dumped by Minnesota after the preseason and then claimed by the Saints. However, he failed his physical in New Orleans and is now seeking another opportunity. The Jets likely have interest in Nwangwu as a special teams contributor, as he's been a strong kick returner in all three of his seasons as a pro.
Nwangwu has had a busy offseason, as he was dumped by Minnesota after the preseason and then claimed by the Saints. However, he failed his physical in New Orleans and is now seeking another opportunity. The Jets likely have interest in Nwangwu as a special teams contributor, as he's been a strong kick returner in all three of his seasons as a pro.