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Watch Deshaun Watson find David Njoku for a 10-yard touchdown vs. the Steelers Deshaun Watson got the Browns on the board first vs. the Steelers with a 10-yard touchdown pass to David Njoku on Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Steelers need to beat Browns, get help to complete historic bounceback

The Steelers not only need a win Sunday against the Browns but also losses by the Patriots and Dolphins to make the postseason.

JANUARY 6, 2023

David Njoku: "We have a job to do" David Njoku addresses the media on January 4th, 2023.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Quiet in win Njoku caught one of three targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Commanders in Week 17.

Impact It was a quiet volume day for the passing attack despite quarterback Deshaun Watson throwing for three touchdowns. Watson attempted just 18 throws, and Njoku had his fewest targets since Week 11. A hopeful sign for the receivers and organization is that Watson looked like the quarterback Cleveland thought it was getting in the second half. That's when he completed 6-of-10 passes for 146 yards and three TDs.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deshaun Watson pinpoints Njoku for 21-yard grab Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson pinpoints tight end David Njoku for 21-yard grab.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

David Njoku: "It's all about the work" David Njoku addresses the media on December 28th, 2022.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns Will 'Give Commanders Hell,' Says TE David Njoku The Washington Commanders face a crucial game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, who don’t have any playoff or draft implications for the...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Two catches in loss Njoku secured two of five targets for 14 yards in the Browns' 17-10 loss to the Saints on Saturday.

Impact Njoku turned in a modest performance on a day that wasn't exactly conducive to the passing game, with Amari Cooper the only member of the air attack to put up fantasy-worthy numbers. The veteran tight end still managed to extend his multi-catch streak to 11 games, and he'll have a better matchup overall against the Commanders on the road in a Week 17 clash on Sunday, Jan. 1.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Browns, Deshaun Watson eliminated from playoff chase

The coldest regular-season game in Cleveland history ended with a jarring chill for the Browns

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zac Jackson: Browns TE David Njoku usually warms up... - The Athletic Browns TE David Njoku usually warms up shirtless, and he plans to do so again today even with subzero temperatures. "On game day, I feel not...

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Good to go Saturday Njoku (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Saints after logging a full practice listing Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegra...

Impact Njoku's practice reps were limited Tuesday and Wednesday, but the tight end's return to a full session Thursday has him ready to go for Saturday's contest. Through 11 games to date, Njoku has recorded a 51/551/3 stat line on 67 targets, a pace that keeps the 2017 first-rounder on the fantasy lineup radar this weekend, while facing a New Orleans defense that has allowed an average of 195.1 passing yards thus far.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice again Njoku (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The same was true Tuesday, as the Browns have continued to list Njoku on their injury reports with the knee issue ever since he sat out the team's Week 13 win over the Texans. He's proceeded to play 96 and 94 percent of snaps in the two games since, and he should get plenty of playing time this Saturday against the Saints, albeit in a game that may not have many pass attempts due to bad weather.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Njoku Mic'd Up vs. Ravens Tight end David Njoku was #MicdUp for Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

David Njoku thinks 'it's only matter of time' connection with Deshaun Watson hits big Browns tight end David Njoku's connection with quarterback Deshaun Watson is still in the infant stages. However, Njoku sees big things in t...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

How good can Deshaun Watson and David Njoku be together for the Browns? Orange and Brown Talk Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk all things Browns before Lance Reisland talks about the win over the Ravens.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Listed as limited Njoku (knee) is listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Two separate knee injuries have cost Njoku time this season, including a Week 13 absence, but he played 96 and 94 percent of offensive snaps the past two games en route to 10 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 15 targets. The workload checks out and seemingly makes him a solid TE1 for fantasy, except that the Browns offense has struggled with QB Deshaun Watson and now faces some ugly weather in Cleveland this weekend unless forecasts drastically change. Projections as of Tuesday called for the type of wind and precipitation that would make it hard to confidently start any QBs, WRs or TEs in the game.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Njoku: "It's football, we're in the cold, it is what it is" David Njoku addresses the media on December 20th, 2022.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns TE David Njoku will still go shirtless for pregame warmups, despite below freezing temps expected for Saints game It could feel like -10 degrees in FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday, but that won't stop of the Chief.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Musters only 28 yards Njoku recorded three catches on six targets for 28 yards in Saturday's 13-3 win over the Ravens.

Impact Njoku tied Amari Cooper for the team lead in targets, though he couldn't take advantage of his opportunity. His longest catch of the day went for only 13 yards, and he now has under 30 receiving yards in three of his last four games. Despite the lack of production, Njoku has racked up 25 targets in that span, a good indication that he remains heavily involved in the Cleveland offense.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Njoku leaps over defender on 13-yard gain Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku leaps over defender on 13-yard gain to set up Browns in prime scoring position at the Ravens 4-yard l...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NFL.COM

Enters weekend without designation Njoku (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, the knee issue that resulted in Njoku's reps being capped Tuesday and Wednesday won't affect his availability for Saturday. Given that he's logged a 12-88-2 receiving line on 16 through his first two games with Deshaun Watson under center, Njoku should profile as one of the top fantasy options at tight end during the Week 15 slate.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Wednesday Njoku (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Njoku was listed as a limited practice participant for the first two days of practice in Week 14, just as he has been so far in Week 15, yet by Friday of Week 14 Njoku was removed from the Browns injury report entirely. Particularly given that he played 67 snaps and drew nine targets in Week 14, it can likely be assumed that Njoku will be ready for a three-down workload when the Browns face Baltimore on Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited participant The Browns listed Njoku (knee) as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Cleveland won't get back on the practice field until Wednesday, but because the team plays on Saturday in Week 15, the team had to issue its first official practice report Tuesday. Njoku may have his reps capped when the Browns actually return to the field Wednesday, but assuming he didn't suffer any setbacks with his knee during this past Sunday's loss to the Bengals, the tight end should be good to go this weekend versus the Ravens. Njoku has demonstrated an early rapport with Deshaun Watson, finishing with 12 receptions for 88 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets since the quarterback debuted Week 13 against the Texans.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Deshaun Watson, David Njoku and the rest of the Browns offense graded vs. the Bengals The offense struggled to find a flow during Sunday's 23-10 loss.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Finds end zone in return Njoku caught seven of nine targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Bengals. He added one rushing attempts for minus-2 yards.

Impact After missing the previous game due to a knee injury, Njoku showed instant chemistry with quarterback Deshaun Watson in their first game together. The pair linked up for a 13-yard touchdown in the third quarter, and Njoku's nine targets marked his second-highest total of the season. Njoku will look to build on this strong effort in Week 15 against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE