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2023 Rushing
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ATT
Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Rush
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FL
Fumbles Lost
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| Regular Season | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Top Kene Nwangwu News
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Making progress through protocol
Nwangwu (concussion) logged a full practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Nwangwu was a limited participant Wednesday and took another meaningful step forward in the five-step concussion protocol Thursday by advancing to full activity. He'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist before he's removed the protocol, but Nwangwu seemingly has a good chance of being available for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he avoids any setbacks in the next few days. If he's cleared to play this weekend, Nwangwu would serve as the team's top kickoff returner in addition to his duties as a depth option behind running backs Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Limited to start week
Nwangwu (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Nwangwu played eight snaps on special teams and returned a kickoff for 38 yards in the Vikings' Week 12 loss to the Bears, but he may have sustained a concussion at some point along the way. With the benefit of a Week 13 bye, Nwangwu was able to return to the field for the Vikings' first Week 14 practice, but he'll still need to upgrade to full participation by Friday and gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play Sunday against the Raiders. If available this weekend, Nwangwu would likely handle kick-return duties while serving as the No. 3 back behind Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Minimal role in win
Nwangwu rushed two times for nine yards in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Saints.
Nwangwu's two rushing attempts were his first carries of the season, as Sunday's game was only his second appearance as a member of the active roster in the 2023 campaign. Though the veteran hasn't been a factor for the Vikings this season, he could see a slight increase in opportunities in Week 11 if starting running back Alexander Mattison misses time due to a concussion. With that said, Nwangwu would likely play behind Ty Chandler, who proved to be an effective option out of the backfield against the Saints. The 25-year-old Nwangwu will look to make the most of his opportunities if called upon to be the No. 2 back when the Vikings visit the Broncos in Week 11.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Healthy scratch Sunday
Nwangwu (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons.
Nwangwu was absent from Week 8 due to an illness, but he didn't appear on the team's injury report this week. The Iowa State product's next chance to suit up will be in Week 10 against the Saints.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Avoids injury report Wednesday
Nwangwu (illness) was not listed on the Vikings' injury report Wednesday.
Nwangwu was ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Packers with an illness but seems to be on track to return in Week 9 against the Falcons. Nwangwu made his 2023 debut in Week 7 against the 49ers after missing the first six games with a back injury. He contributes to the Vikings more as a kick returner than out of the backfield, despite the struggles of Cam Akers and Alexander Mattison in the running game.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Ruled out for Week 8
Nwangwu (illness) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's contest against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Nwangwu returned from injured reserve Oct. 18 and made his 2023 debut in Week 7 against the 49ers. His return has been short-lived, though, as he was unable to practice Friday due to an illness. With Nwangwu out for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Packers, Ty Chandler is the most likely candidate to take over kick return duties.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Questionable with illness
Nwangwu (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
Nwangwu missed practice Friday due to an illness, putting his status for Week 8 in limbo. If he can't suit up Sunday, Ty Chandler would likely fill in as Minnesota's primary kick returner.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Returns from IR
The Vikings reinstated Nwangwu (back) from injured reserve Wednesday.
Nwangwu has regained health and is poised to make his season debut Monday against the 49ers. Though he'll fortify a backfield that also includes Alexander Mattison, Cam Akers and Ty Chandler, Nwangwu is expected to see most of his snaps on special teams. The 25-year-old has been one of the league's top kick returners since entering the NFL in 2021, taking three kicks back for touchdowns while averaging 28.3 yards per return.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Not ready for return
Nwangwu (back) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL transaction report.
Nwangwu has been out for the entirety of the season but had his practice window opened earlier this week. He participated in Thursday's session fully, but that won't be enough for him to be ready for game action against the Bears on Sunday. Nwangwu's next chance to play will come in Week 7 against against the 49ers.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Unlikely to play at Chicago
Nwangwu (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Bears.
Per Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Nwangwu probably won't return from Minnesota's injured reserve list in Week 6. For now, that would leave just Cam Akers and Ty Chandler as change-of-pace options behind Alexander Mattison at running back Sunday.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Practices fully Thursday
Nwangwu (back) practiced fully Thursday.
Nwangwu remains on injured reserve and is waiting to make his season debut. With Alexander Mattison, Cam Akers and Ty Chandler on the depth chart, the Vikings can be patient with Nwangwu. He's unlikely to have an offensive role unless there are multiple backfield injuries.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: No limitations in practice
Nwangwu (back) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Designated for return from injured reserve earlier in the day, Nwangwu ended up taking part in his first practice of the regular season without any limitations. He may be back for Sunday's game against Chicago but isn't likely to have much of a role on offense, if any, behind Alexander Mattison and Cam Akers. Instead, Nwangwu will likely make his biggest impact on special teams, after he was a second-team All-Pro selection in 2022 thanks to his prowess as a kickoff returner.
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Vikings' Kene Nwangwu: Designated for return Wednesday
Minnesota designated Nwangwu (back) for a return from injured reserve Wednesday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
The transaction opens a 21-day window for Minnesota to evaluate Nwangwu in practice before he would have to be added to the 53-man roster or remain on IR for the rest of the season. After missing the first five games of the season, Nwangwu could be available as soon as Sunday against Chicago if the Vikings are satisfied with how he looks in practice this week. Once he's activated, Nwangwu will likely step in as the Vikings' top kickoff returner and could also play running back snaps in passing situations.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Frisco, TX |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Iowa St. |
| Experience: 3 |