Nwangwu Re-signs with Jets, Boosts Special Teams

0:00It's March 17th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Ken Nguang Wu, the speedy return specialist, once with the Minnesota Vikings, has resigned with the New York Jets. The former 4th round pick agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million, with $1 million guaranteed and up to another million in. Incentives. He's set to handle kick returns again next season, bringing his Elite 4.29 speed to the special team's unit. The Wang Wu spent three years with the Vikings starting in 2021, where he scored three kickoff return touchdowns. Released before the 2024 season, amid new kickoff rules, he had a short stint with the Saints that didn't stick, before landing with the Jets. There, he added two more return scores over the last two seasons. Jets fans and analysts see this as a smart move to keep special teams strong. After coordinator Chris Banjo, the unit ranked top 10 in key categories last year.

1:00Nguang Wu's return helps maintain that edge, especially after a tough overall season for the team. In the backfield, he'll be the 4th running back behind Breeze Hall, Braille and Alan, and Isaiah Davis. Hall stays by the franchise tag, so Nguang Wu's main role remains special teams, not carries. His limited offensive snap so far, haven't changed that focus. The Jets made several other free agency moves last week, resigning a few of their own, and adding players like linebacker Demario Davis and Edge. Russia Joseph Asai. Now heading into 2026, they aim for continuity with four X-Bikings on the roster, including Nguang Wu. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D-A-I.