The Jets’ ace returner is returning.
Kene Nwangwu re-signed a one-year, $2 million contract that includes $1 million guaranteed and can be worth up to $3 million based on bonuses and incentives, according to ESPN.
Nwangwu has five career touchdowns on 89 kickoff returns, including one in each of the past two seasons for the Jets. He has averaged 36.2 yards per kickoff return since joining the team after three seasons with the Vikings, where he was an All-Pro.
The Jets have their dynamic return duo back together under special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. Punt returner Isaiah Williams averaged 14.1 yards and took two to the house last season.
Nwangwu, 28, is a running back by trade and added 13 carries for 49 yards to the offense last season.