Kene Nwangwu

New Orleans Saints
Running Back

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Fantasy Value

Kene Nwangwu's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 0 points.

Kene Nwangwu is projected for 0.0 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the New York Giants.

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Kene Nwangwu: Saints Claim Kene Nwangwu

The New Orleans Saints have claimed running back and punt returner Kene Nwangwu off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Nwangwu had been cut loose when the Vikings trimmed their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is primarily a return specialist, having attempted just 14 rushes over the last two seasons. On the other hand, he led the NFL with 35 punt returns in 2022 and tacked on another 15 over nine games last year. He owns an impressive 27.6 yards per return and three return touchdowns over 37 career contests. It's no surprise that Nwangwu was claimed off waivers given his special teams talent, but it's an interesting landing spot given that the Saints already have Rashid Shaheed on their roster. Presumably, Shaheed will handle kick returns and Nwangwu will get the nod for punt returns in 2024.

Aug. 28, 2024 10:00 PM EST