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1. Oct 1
   Nwangwu (back) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

   Head coach Aaron Glenn suggested before Wednesday's session that Nwangwu would be limited in practice, but the running back instead took every rep in the Jets' first Week 4 session. With the back issue seemingly behind him, Nwangwu looks ready to make his 2026 debut Sunday against the Bears. Lead back Breece Hall (quadriceps) is considered week-to-week and will likely sit out Sunday, leaving Nwangwu in line to serve as the Jets' No. 3 back behind Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis.

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2. Sep 30
   Nwangwu (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.

   Nwangwu has yet to play this season and is miles away from fantasy relevance, even with Breece Hall nursing a quad injury. Nwangwu's contributions come on special teams when healthy.

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3. Sep 26
   Nwangwu (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.

   Nwangwu was listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest after Friday's practice. The Jets' kick returner had an outside chance to suit up Sunday despite not logging a single day of practice throughout Week 3 prep. After a Saturday examination, it's been determined that Nwangwu will not be ready for the game, leaving Isaiah Williams as the primary kick and punt returner for the Jets' showdown with the Lions.

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4. Sep 25
   Nwangwu (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports.

   It looks like Nwangwu will miss each of the Jets' first three games of the regular season due to a back injury he picked up in a practice prior to the Jets' Week 1 win over the Titans. He was a DNP in all three practices during Week 3 prep, so a return to practice in at least a limited capacity would be a positive step in Nwangwu's recovery. Isaiah Williams will continue to serve as the Jets' primary returner on kickoffs and punts for as long as Nwangwu is sidelined.

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5. Sep 25
   Nwangwu (back) did not participate in practice Thursday.

   The running back and kick returner did not practice Wednesday either after missing the Jets' Week 2 overtime loss to the Packers. He is not on injured reserve, but he also does not appear to be on track to return for this Sunday's matchup with the Lions. Nwangwu has yet to suit up for a regular-season game in 2026.

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