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
Nwangwu was a surprise cut by the Vikings on Tuesday. Was his health the reason why?
By John Hendrix - Saints News Network | SI
Kene Nwangwu was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday and less than 24 hours later he's back on waivers after reportedly failing his physical. Perhaps his health is why the Vikings decided to cut him and keep just two running backs on the 53-man roster?
According to ESPN's Kat Terrell, the Saints waived Nwangwu with a failed physical designation.
A fourth-round pick by the Rick Spielman regime in 2021, Nwangwu came to the Vikings as a developmental running back whose main value came as a returner. Nwangwu had two kickoff returns for touchdowns as a rookie in 2022 en route to All-Pro honors.
He was limited last season due to a back injury that landed him on injured reserve. It's unclear if his past back injury has anything to do with his failed physical in New Orleans. ...
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