Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu (26) runs the ball as Cleveland Browns cornerback Vincent Gray (31) tackles him during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Former All-Pro KR Kene Nwangwu has found a new home with the New Orleans Saints after being cut from the Minnesota Vikings on the NFL’s annual “Cut Day”.
pic.twitter.com/f45GdEPI4Q Kene Nwangwu adds nice RB depth and helps that he’s an All-Pro kick returner
— Joe Horns Cell Phone (@JoeHornsPhone) August 28, 2024
Nwangwu appeared in nine games last season for the Vikings as the team’s kick returner and is the only player in the NFL to have 3 or more kick return touchdowns since 2021.
Nwangwu collected 380 yards on 15 kick returns for the Vikings last season, and had 920 yards during the year before when he was healthy for the whole year.
The Saints start their 2024 campaign at home against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 8th (12:00 p.m. FOX).
