JANUARY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
GODWIN IGWEBUIKE
Gerry Dulac: Steelers' Godwin Igwebuike had the smartest play I've ever seen PITTSBURGH - It probably doesn’t matter who you are or in what capacity, official or otherwise, you watch an NFL game. In all likelihood, th...
Steelers' Godwin Igwebuike Made One of the Most Clever Special Teams Plays You'll See The Pittsburgh return man went deep into the NFL rule book for this play.
JANUARY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Steelers signing RB Godwin Igwebuike Aug 18, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Godwin Igwebuike (42) pulls down a catch during pregame warmups before the...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Drake London, Godwin Igwebuike, and Mack Hollins speak to media about game readiness at AT&T Training Camp Drake London, Godwin Igwebuike, and Mack Hollins speak to the media following practice during week five of AT&T Training Camp.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
How Godwin Igwebuike, Falcons Found Each Other - And Preseason Stardom In his own words, running back Godwin Igwebuike’s path has been “anything but the ordinary” - but it’s led him to an opportunity to make the...
AUGUST 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
In a crowded running back room, Godwin Igwebuike hopes to make most of Falcons opportunity In the Falcons Friday night win against the Dolphins in Miami, Igwebuike shined while still understanding the reality of his situation as a...
AUGUST 12, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Effective kick returner Igwebuike rushed three times for four yards and caught his lone target for three yards over five regular-season games in 2022.
Impact Igwebuike was called up from the practice squad after a slew of injuries to Seattle's backfield. While Igwebuike barely played on offense, he was solid as a kick returner with 308 yards on 11 returns, including a 50-yard return. Igwebuike will aim to make it on a roster in 2023 with his special-teams skills.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On active roster Igwebuike was signed to the Seahawks' active roster Monday.
Impact Igwebuike first reverted to the practice squad, but then was signed immediately off it. The 28-year-old has played 51 special teams snaps with the Seahawks to date, and he now joins the active roster to likely act in a similar role. He's tallied 18 total carries in his career dating back to 2018.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Godwin Igwebuike 48 Yard Kickoff Return Godwin Igwebuike takes back yet another impressive kickoff return with this one being a 48 yarder against the Chiefs.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Godwin Igwebuike Finds Running Room On Way To 48-Yard Return Seattle Seahawks RB Godwin Igwebuike finds running room on a 48-yard kickoff return in Saturday's Week 16 matchup with the Chiefs.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Bumped up from practice squad again The Seahawks elevated Igwebuike to the active roster from the practice squad Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against Kansas City, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Impact Igwebuike has been elevated to the active roster for a third straight week. He played primarily on special teams in his first two appearances and figures to garner a similar role in Week 16.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to practice squad Igwebuike reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Igwebuike was elevated to the active roster ahead of Thursday's 21-13 loss to the 49ers and suited up for the second consecutive game. He played exclusively on special teams and racked up 83 yards on kick returns. Igwebuike also chipped in an assisted tackle on kick coverage.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bumped up from practice squad The Seahawks elevated Igwebuike to the active roster ahead of Thursday Night Football against San Francisco.
Impact Igwebuike spent the season on and off Seattle's practice squad before being elevated for the first time ahead of Sunday's loss to Carolina. The 28-year-old then wound up only playing 14 special-team's snaps in the contest, as Travis Homer and Tony Jones filled in on offense with Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) both out due to ankle injuries. With Walker set to return Thursday against the 49ers, Igwebuike doesn't figure to see any additional opportunities on offense Week 15.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Igwebuike reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Igwebuike received the elevation for Sunday's loss to the Panthers with Kenneth Walker and DeeJay Dallas both out due to ankle injuries. However, the 28-year-old saw no snaps on offense, as Travis Homer and Tony Jones handled all of the snaps at running back. Igwebuike did handle kick return duties though, netting 104 yards on three returns.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Running Back-Needy Seahawks Elevate Godwin Igwebuike Set to make his team debut, Godwin Igwebuike will suit up for the Seattle Seahawks with multiple running backs banged up heading into Sunday...
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Available Sunday vs. Carolina Seattle elevated Igwebuike from its practice squad Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact With both Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, the Seahawks will bring aboard Igwebuike to add some depth at running back. The transaction likely indicates that the Seahawks are anticipating at least one of Walker or Dallas to be inactive. If that's the case, Igwebuike would likely dress Sunday, though he may only be in store for a limited role. During the 2021 season, Igwebuike took 18 carries for 118 yards and a touchdown and added seven receptions for 60 yards on 10 targets.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seahawks Activate Jon Rhattigan From PUP List, Elevate RB Godwin Igwebuike & WR Laquon Treadwell From Practice Squad The Seahawks made three roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Joins Seattle's practice squad The Seahawks signed Igwebuike to their practice squad Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Seattle cut Igwebuike from its practice squad just two weeks ago, but he gets another chance to make an impression on Seahawks coaches. Barring some injuries on the active roster, though, it's unlikely the 28-year-old halfback will be elevated any time soon.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Seahawks Igwebuike was signed to Seattle's practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Impact Igwebuike spent last season and this year's training camp with the Lions, but he was unable to make the team. His addition to the practice squad comes as Travis Homer is dealing with bruised ribs, which he suffered in the Seahawks' 27-23 loss to the Falcons.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Finds end zone Igwebuike rushed seven times for 32 yards with one touchdown during Saturday's preseason win over the Colts.
Impact Igwebuike was the fourth running back to rotate in behind Craig Reynolds, Justin Jackson and Jermar Jefferson. The one advantage that the converted safety may have over these guys is Igwebuike's ability on special teams, but that may not be enough for a roster spot this year.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Igwebuike's late TD, 2-point stop lead Lions past Indy 27-26
Godwin Igwebuike's tiebreaking 2-yard run with 4:03 left led the Detroit Lions to a 27-26 victory at IndianapolisAUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions 2022 roster preview: Can Godwin Igwebuike grow in Year 2 as a running back? 2022 Detroit Lions roster preview: Quintez Cephus must beat the odds... again
JUNE 23, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Signs tender with Detroit Igwebuike signed his exclusive-rights tender with the Lions on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Impact Igwebuike will be back for his second season with Detroit and his fourth NFL season overall. The reserve running back appeared in all 17 games for the Lions last season, tallying 18 rushes for 118 yards and one touchdown while adding seven catches for 60 yards, but he made his biggest impact as the team's primary kick returner with 697 return yards. Igwebuike should reprise that role next season but will look to eliminate his turnovers after fumbling twice in 2021.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fails to catch pass on fake punt Igwebuike was targeted once but did not record a catch during Sunday's 37-30 win over Green Bay.
Impact Breaking a nine-game streak of seeing time on offense, Igwebuike didn't log any offensive snaps and his one opportunity to catch a pass came on a fake punt. The special-teamer will thus finish the 2021 campaign with 18 carries for 118 rushing yards and one touchdown along with seven catches on 10 targets for 60 receiving yards. While his stats may not jump off the page, it was largely a successful season for the converted running back who transitioned from safety during the offseason. Igwebuike will now be an exclusive-rights free agent at the end of the league year and he has a good chance to stick around in Detroit given his usefulness on special teams.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Little contribution to big win Igwebuike gained no yards and lost one fumble on two carries while catching two of two targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 30-12 win over the Cardinals.
Impact While Igwebuike (nine offensive snaps) saw more playing time than Jermar Jefferson (six), both watched as Craig Reynolds (42) reached triple-digit rushing yards on 26 carries. With Jamaal Williams now off the COVID list and D'Andre Swift slated to test his shoulder in practice this week, Igwebuike's role only stands to diminish as the health of his teammates improve.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
