The Vikings put together a 53-man roster for the upcoming season, but one guy is missing — Kene Nwanwgu. The running back is dealing with a back injury and was placed on injured reserve. His absence will be felt much more on special teams than on offense, and the Vikings might miss his explosive returns. A new kick returner must be found, and the head coach has one guy in mind.
Kevin O’Connell Names New Kick Returner
Nwangwu has been an outstanding returner for the Vikings since he was drafted in 2021. But he will not be available, so special teams coordinator Matt Daniels must find someone to take over as the top returner until the second-team All-Pro returns.