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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Nwangwu (hamstring) had a 34-yard kickoff return in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Nwangwu (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Nwangwu (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Nwangwu (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Nwangwu returned three kickoffs for 143 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Nwangwu (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Nwangwu (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Nwangwu (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.