Jets find familiar themes as their playoff drought hits 15 seasons and QB uncertainty continues
The New York Jets have missed the playoffs for a 15th consecutive seasons after a 34-10 loss to Miami on Sunday6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
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Adonai Mitchell showing he can be a big part of Jets' future, not just Sauce Gardner trade throw-in
Adonai Mitchell has become a key part of the New York Jets' futureDECEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Cedes most returns to Williams Nwangwu (hamstring) had a 34-yard kickoff return in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Nwangwu suited up after being listed as questionable, but he ceded four of the Jets' five kickoff return opportunities to Isaiah Williams. When fully healthy, Nwangwu has served as the Jets' primary kickoff returner.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Week 12 Nwangwu (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Baltimore.
Impact 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 Jets' No. 3 RB behind Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis due to Khalil Herbert (coach's decision) being inactive.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Jets inactives list for Week 12 game vs Ravens (Kene Nwangwu injury update) The NY Jets will look to return to their winning ways in a road matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12. Is Kene Nwangwu playing? Who a...
NOVEMBER 23 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Jets could be without key special teams standout in Week 12 after another injury The New York Jets could be without All-Pro kick returner Kene Nwangwu in Week 12 after he suffered a hamstring injury in practice this week.
NOVEMBER 22 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Questionable after limited practice Nwangwu (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact Nwangwu didn't practice Thursday but returned to limited participation Friday. If the Jets' usual kickoff returner isn't available Sunday, those duties would likely go to Isaiah Williams.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Hamstring flares up Nwangwu (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.
Impact 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 kick return duties onto his usual role as a punt returner.
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Jets' Jermaine Johnson's sweet strategy to sack Ravens' Lamar Jackson: No sugary drinks
Jermaine Johnson revealed his unique strategy for more sacks this seasonNOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press
Kene Nwangwu is already one of the best kick returners in NFL history (seriously) New York Jets kick returner Kene Nwangwu is getting put in Devin Hester conversations, and he deserves it. In fact, Nwangwu has arguably bee...
NOVEMBER 13 • THEJETPRESS.COM
From long shots to favorites: Matthew Stafford and Jonathan Taylor have reshaped the NFL MVP race
The NFL MVP race is heating up with standout performances from players like Matthew Stafford, Jonathan Taylor and Drake MayeNOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Kevin Stefanski hints at Deshaun Watson's return, adding further uncertainty to Browns' QB situation
Kevin Stefanski confirmed Dillon Gabriel remains the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterbackNOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press
The Film Behind the Two Return TDs vs. the Browns | Baldy's Breakdown NFL Media's Brian Baldinger takes a closer look at the the 99-yard kickoff return TD by Kene Nwangwu and the 74-yard punt return TD by Isaia...
NOVEMBER 10 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Kene Nwangwu: We Are Getting A Lot of Buy-In from All The Guys Watch RB/returner Kene Nwangwu talk to the media Monday of Week 11.
NOVEMBER 10 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Scores 99-yard kickoff return TD Nwangwu returned three kickoffs for 143 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.
Impact Nwangwu got the 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.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 10 Team of the Week: Jonathan Taylor Headlines Sunday's Best
Greg Auman highlights the best of the best on both sides of the ball from Sunday in NFL Week 10.NOVEMBER 10 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Week 10 Recap: New York Jets 27, Cleveland Browns 20 The New York Jets used two special teams touchdowns and a relentless pass rush to beat the Cleveland Browns 17-14 in a rain-soaked win at Me...
NOVEMBER 9 • PFF.COM
Jets get TD returns on a kickoff and a punt and hold on to beat Browns 27-20 for 2nd win in a row
New York got touchdowns on a kickoff return and a punt return in the same game for the first time in franchise history, Breece Hall took a screen pass from Justin Fields 42 yards f...NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press
For Jets' Return to Action, They Turn to Early TD Returns by Kene Nwangwu & Isaiah Williams First-Quarter Kickoff & Punt Runbacks in 36-Second Span Set Stage for Green & White's Post-Bye W over Browns
NOVEMBER 9 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Jets score TDs on kickoff and punt returns in the same game for the 1st time in franchise history
The New York Jets made franchise history with a special teams performanceNOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press
Jets-Browns Highlight | Kene Nwangwu Breaks Free for 99-Yard Kick-Return TD Watch Jets RB/returner Kene Nwangwu return the Browns kickoff 99 yards for a the Green & White's first score of the game.
NOVEMBER 9 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Cleared for Week 10 Nwangwu (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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 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.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Practices in full Wednesday Nwangwu (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Nwangwu missed the 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.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Jets coach Aaron Glenn keeping his starting QB decision under wraps again ahead of Browns game
New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn is keeping his starting quarterback decision under wraps againNOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press
Glenn pleased by Fields' performance in Jets' first win, but noncommittal on him as starting QB
Justin Fields delivered one of the best games of his career by leading the New York Jets to a 39-38 comeback win against CincinnatiOCTOBER 27 • Associated Press
