NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
DAVID NJOKU #85 - TIGHT END - CLEVELAND BROWNS
345 YDS •
40 REC •
2 TD
345 YDS
40 REC
2 TD
Why the Browns turned to David Njoku for his game-saving, one-handed TD grab The Browns almost didn’t use the play that resulted in Njoku’s one-handed touchdown catch that led to an overtime win over the Buccaneers
David Njoku Postgame Press Conference vs. Buccaneers David Njoku addresses the media after the 23-17 OT win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Game-tying TD in OT win Njoku secured five of seven targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Browns' 23-17 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact Njoku's day was mostly pedestrian until he recorded an outstanding one-handed 12-yard touchdown grab in the back of the end zone with 32 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. Njoku notably saw five more targets than fellow tight end Harrison Bryant, who'd taken on a larger role during his teammate's recent absence with an ankle injury. Njoku's trip to the end zone was his first since Week 3 and only his second of the season, giving him some momentum going into Deshaun Watson's debut as the starting quarterback against the Texans in Week 13.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Tom Brady, Bucs lose more than game in overtime defeat in Cleveland
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Chubb's TD in OT gives Brissett, Browns 23-17 win over Bucs
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WATCH: Browns TE David Njoku Makes Crazy One-Handed Catch to tie Buccaneers Late Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku made a spectacular catch to tie the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers late.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cleared for Week 12 Njoku (ankle/knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Impact Even though Njoku wasn't a full practice participant at any point this week, the Browns apparently saw enough from him to conclude that neither his knee nor ankle issue would keep him off the field Sunday. That being said, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram on Friday that he was undecided if Njoku would see a major increase in his workload after the tight end played just 25 snaps (37 percent) in the Week 11 loss to Buffalo as he made his return from a two-game absence due to a left high-ankle sprain. If Njoku's snap count remains limited to some degree once again, Harrison Bryant -- who logged seven targets and a 75 percent snap share Week 11 -- may be able to maintain a prominent role at tight end.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as limited Thursday Njoku (ankle/knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Njoku's upgrade to a limited listing Thursday bodes well for his chances of being available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Unless the tight end manages a full practice Friday, however, he figures to head into the weekend with a Week 12 injury designation.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Browns David Njoku says it's on players to "work right out of this hole"; Newsome, Takitaki updates, more Browns players still feel they have a lot of season left and a lot to play for, despite their record.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Not practicing Wednesday Njoku (ankle, knee) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Impact In his return from a two-game absence this past Sunday against the Bills, Njoku logged 28 of a possible 75 snaps on offense en route to catching two of his three targets for 17 yards. It remains to be seen if the tight end's absence Wednesday is maintenance-related or indicative of a setback, with his Thursday participation level slated to add further context with regard to his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Tight Ends Now that David Njoku is healthy, he’s a viable option as well.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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David Njoku: We have to be the ones that handle the business David Njoku addresses the media on November 21st 2022.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Pair of grabs in return Njoku (ankle) secured two of three targets for 17 yards in the Browns' 31-23 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Impact Njoku had a relatively quiet return from a two-game absence that was sandwiched around the Week 9 bye. The veteran tight end's reception and yardage totals were his lowest since Week 1 against the Panthers, but a Week 12 home matchup against a Buccaneers defense that can be vulnerable to tight ends may offer a chance for a boost in production.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Njoku goes WAY upstairs for dazzling hurdle on 21-yard gain Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku hurdles a defender at the end of a 21-yard gain.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Listed as active Sunday Njoku (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Impact Njoku -- who last suited up in Week 7 -- is thus slated to rejoin the mix after missing the Browns' last two contests. Assuming no in-game setbacks, he should reclaim his key role in Cleveland's passing game, which has resulted in a 34/418/1 stat line (on 42 targets) through his first seven outings. Also available to log added TE snaps Sunday should Njoku be limited at all in his return are Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown, but when healthy Njoku is the team's clear-cut top pass-catching option at his position.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Browns out of the cold, set to face Bills indoors in Detroit
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Injury Report: David Njoku, Greg Newsome questionable vs. Bills Njoku said he’s “ready to go” and expects to play in Week 11
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Listed as questionable for Week 11 Njoku (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram relays via coach Kevin Stefanski that Njoku -- who last suited up in Week 7 -- is progressing and will continue to be monitored over the next couple of days. Per Trotter, Njoku indicated that he feels optimistic about his chances of returning to action this weekend, and fortunately for those considering the tight end in Week 11 fantasy lineups, the Browns kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Turns in limited practice Njoku (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The limited showing marked Njoku's first recorded practice activity since he sustained a left high-ankle sprain in the Browns' Oct. 23 loss to the Ravens. He's missed the team's subsequent two contests, but his return to the field Thursday in a limited capacity gives him a chance at suiting up this Sunday against the Bills. Before the Browns decide whether to give Njoku a designation or rule him out entirely ahead of that contest, the coaching and training staffs will reassess his condition following the team's final Week 11 practice Friday.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spotted at practice Njoku (ankle) was present for practice Thursday. Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Njoku, who last suited up for game action Week 7, didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field Thursday suggests that he could be available for Sunday's game against the Bills. The Browns' upcoming practice report will clarify the tight end's official participation level in the session.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
