Next Game
Top Godwin Igwebuike News
-
Falcons' Godwin Igwebuike: Finds new home
Igwebuike signed a contract with the Falcons on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPNreports.
Igwebuike appeared in five games with the Seahawks last season and gained four yards on three carries, but he is more notably known for his work on special teams. He generated 308 yards on 11 kickoff returns and 697 yards on 28 punt returns with the Lions in 2021. He'll likely be competing for a similar role with Atlanta during training camp and preseason.
... See More ... See Less -
Seahawks' Godwin Igwebuike: Effective kick returner
Igwebuike rushed three times for four yards and caught his lone target for three yards over five regular-season games in 2022.
Igwebuike was called up from the practice squad after a slew of injuries to Seattle's backfield. While Igwebuike barely played on offense, he was solid as a kick returner with 308 yards on 11 returns, including a 50-yard return. Igwebuike will aim to make it on a roster in 2023 with his special-teams skills.
... See More ... See Less -
Seahawks' Godwin Igwebuike: On active roster
Igwebuike was signed to the Seahawks' active roster Monday.
Igwebuike first reverted to the practice squad, but he was then signed to the active roster shortly thereafter. The 28-year-old has played 51 special-teams snaps with the Seahawks to date, and he now joins the active roster to likely act in a similar role. He's tallied 18 total carries in his career dating back to 2018.
... See More ... See Less -
Seahawks' Godwin Igwebuike: Bumped up from practice squad again
The Seahawks elevated Igwebuike to the active roster from the practice squad Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against Kansas City, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Igwebuike has been elevated to the active roster for a third straight week. He played primarily on special teams in his first two appearances and figures to garner a similar role in Week 16.
... See More ... See Less -
Godwin Igwebuike: Reverts to practice squad
Igwebuike reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Igwebuike was elevated to the active roster ahead of Thursday's 21-13 loss to the 49ers and suited up for the second consecutive game. He played exclusively on special teams and racked up 83 yards on kick returns. Igwebuike also chipped in an assisted tackle on kick coverage.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Seahawks' Godwin Igwebuike: Bumped up from practice squad
The Seahawks elevated Igwebuike to the active roster ahead of Thursday Night Football against San Francisco.
Igwebuike spent the season on and off Seattle's practice squad before being elevated for the first time ahead of Sunday's loss to Carolina. The 28-year-old then wound up only playing 14 special-team's snaps in the contest, as Travis Homer and Tony Jones filled in on offense with Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) both sidelined. With Walker set to return Thursday against the 49ers, Igwebuike doesn't figure to see any additional opportunities on offense Week 15.
... See More ... See Less -
Godwin Igwebuike: Returns to practice squad
Igwebuike reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Igwebuike received the elevation for Sunday's loss to the Panthers with Kenneth Walker and DeeJay Dallas both out due to ankle injuries. However, the 28-year-old saw no snaps on offense, as Travis Homer and Tony Jones handled all of the snaps at running back. Igwebuike did handle kick-return duties though, netting 104 yards on three runbacks.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Seahawks' Godwin Igwebuike: Available Sunday vs. Carolina
Seattle elevated Igwebuike from its practice squad Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
With both Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, the Seahawks will bring aboard Igwebuike to add some depth at running back. The transaction likely indicates that the Seahawks are anticipating at least one of Walker or Dallas to be inactive. If that's the case, Igwebuike would likely dress Sunday, though he may only be in store for a limited role. During the 2021 season, Igwebuike took 18 carries for 118 yards and a touchdown and added seven receptions for 60 yards on 10 targets.
... See More ... See Less -
Godwin Igwebuike: Joins Seattle's practice squad
The Seahawks signed Igwebuike to their practice squad Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Seattle cut Igwebuike from its practice squad just two weeks ago, but he gets another chance to make an impression on Seahawks coaches. Barring some injuries on the active roster, though, it's unlikely the 28-year-old halfback will be elevated any time soon.
... See More ... See Less -
Godwin Igwebuike: Cut loose from practice squad
The Seahawks cut Igwebuike from their practice squad Tuesday.
Igwebuike joined Seattle's practice squad in late September after spending the 2022 offseason with the Lions. However, the Seahawks parted ways with the 212-pound running back on Tuesday, leaving him on the hunt for another team.
... See More ... See Less -
Godwin Igwebuike: Joins Seahawks
Igwebuike was signed to Seattle's practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Igwebuike spent last season and this year's training camp with the Lions, but he was unable to make the team. His addition to the practice squad comes as Travis Homer is dealing with bruised ribs, which he suffered in the Seahawks' 27-23 loss to the Falcons.
... See More ... See Less -
Godwin Igwebuike: Waived by Detroit
The Lions waived Igwebuike on Tuesday.
Earning his keep on special teams, Igwebuike appeared in every game for the Lions last year and rushed 18 times for 118 yards and a touchdown while securing seven of 10 targets for 60 yards. It is not immediately clear who Detroit plans to have at kick returner in his place.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Lions' Godwin Igwebuike: Finds end zone
Igwebuike rushed seven times for 32 yards with one touchdown during Saturday's preseason win over the Colts.
Igwebuike was the fourth running back to rotate in behind Craig Reynolds, Justin Jackson and Jermar Jefferson. The one advantage that the converted safety may have over these guys is Igwebuike's ability on special teams, but that may not be enough for a roster spot this year.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Godwin Igwebuike: Signs tender with Detroit
Igwebuike signed his exclusive-rights tender with the Lions on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Igwebuike will be back for his second season with Detroit and his fourth NFL season overall. The reserve running back appeared in all 17 games for the Lions last season, tallying 18 rushes for 118 yards and one touchdown while adding seven catches for 60 yards, but he made his biggest impact as the team's primary kick returner with 697 return yards. Igwebuike should reprise that role next season but will look to eliminate his turnovers after fumbling twice in 2021.
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
Lions' Godwin Igwebuike: Fails to catch pass on fake punt
Igwebuike was targeted once but did not record a catch during Sunday's 37-30 win over Green Bay.
Breaking a nine-game streak of seeing time on offense, Igwebuike didn't log any offensive snaps and his one opportunity to catch a pass came on a fake punt. The special-teamer will thus finish the 2021 campaign with 18 carries for 118 rushing yards and one touchdown along with seven catches on 10 targets for 60 receiving yards. While his stats may not jump off the page, it was largely a successful season for the converted safety who transitioned to running back during the offseason. Igwebuike will be an exclusive-rights free agent and has a good chance to stick around in Detroit given his usefulness on special teams.
... See More ... See Less
Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 212 lbs |
| Birthplace: Columbus, OH |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Northwestern |
| Experience: 4 |