DAVID NJOKU NEWS

One catch in Week 8 loss Njoku caught one of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 16-6 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Njoku, like many Browns' receivers, was hindered by the conditions of the day, which featured 35-plus MPH shifting winds that made moving the ball via the air challenging. For the second week in a row without Austin Hooper (appendix), Njoku (29 snaps) finished behind rookie Harrison Bryant (39) in snap count. Njoku has made his desire to be traded clear, but the Browns are reticent to pull the trigger, preferring to keep him around as part of team's three-man rotation at tight end. Without a deal by the Nov. 3 deadline, Njoku could drop to No. 3 on the depth chart in terms of usage. Hooper is expected to return in Week 10 after the Browns' bye this coming week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trade Deadline: Cleveland Browns should not trade David Njoku The Cleveland Browns should not trade David Njoku David Njoku has been involved in trade rumors for what seems like forever now. With the tr...

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Makes impact in win Njoku caught two of three targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-34 win over the Bengals.

Impact With Austin Hooper (appendectomy) sidelined, both Njoku and Harrison Bryant were in the starting lineup and each had an impact. Njoku caught the first of three go-ahead scores during a wild, fourth-quarter shootout in Cincinnati, while Bryant scored twice earlier in the game. Njoku, who requested a trade by the Nov. 3 deadline, wants to be a lead tight end somewhere, but the Browns want him around for depth and to be part of an offense that often deploys multiple tight ends. At this point, the team is unwilling to part with him. The Browns have one more game before the trade deadline -- Week 8 against the Raiders -- so they will at least hold onto him through that game. With Hooper expected to return Week 10 after Cleveland's bye, Njoku would return to a backup role, competing with Bryant for snaps behind Hooper.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watch David Njoku catch Baker Mayfield’s third touchdown pass vs. the Bengals to give the Browns the lead David Njoku reeled in a 16-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to give the Browns their first lead of their game on Sunday vs. the Benga...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Week 7 Fantasy Sleepers: Giovani Bernard, David Njoku among injury replacements to trust With Joe Mixon and Austin Hooper out, the door is open for Giovani Bernard and David Njoku to make an impact. They are among the top sleeper...

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Should get more work sans Hooper Njoku is expected to handle an increased role Sunday against the Bengals after top tight end Austin Hooper was ruled out for the contest following an emergency appendectomy, Jake T...

Impact Since his return from injured reserve Week 5 following a three-game absence, Njoku has seen limited involvement behind Hooper, recording two receptions for 13 yards while playing only 34.9 percent of the Browns' offensive snaps in his first two games back in action. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Harrison Bryant has played 39.7 percent of the snaps during that two-week stretch, so he and Njoku may be headed for a fairly even timeshare this weekend in Cincinnati. Hooper's absence should still improve the overall outlooks for Njoku and Bryant, but the fantasy upside for both could be muted, given the likelihood they'll be splitting snaps.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns TE Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against Cincy

Browns tight end Austin Hooper underwent an appendectomy and will miss Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upgrades to full activity Njoku (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Njoku is in the clear for Sunday's game at Cincinnati after the Browns capped his reps in their first Week 7 practice Wednesday. The 24-year-old returned from injured reserve Week 5 and has struggled to find looks in the Browns' passing attack behind top tight end Austin Hooper in his first two games back in action, hauling in two of four targets for 13 yards.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Njoku (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact In three games this season, Njoku has been limited to five catches on seven targets for 63 yards and a TD. There's been plenty of speculation that the tight end may be dealt before the NFL's Nov. 3 trade deadline, and at this point such a move would be Njoku's clearest path to regaining fantasy relevance.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2020 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Looking for new home Per a source, Njoku wants to be traded by the Nov. 3 deadline, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Njoku expressed the same desire to be traded during the offseason but rescinded the request in August. At this point, the Browns have been unwilling to trade him, but Njoku might be an attractive target for teams that could give Cleveland help at linebacker and in the secondary. The Browns rotate their three tight ends with Njoku and Harrison Bryant getting reps behind starter Austin Hooper; however, there is not a lot of production to be had for them as receivers, as Cleveland is a run-oriented team. In three games this season, Njoku has five catches on seven targets for 63 yards.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

3 trade destinations for Browns tight end David Njoku David Njoku's value is as low as it has ever been in his entire career, but there will still be a market for a 250-pound tight end with spee...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Has season-high snaps share Njoku caught one of three targets for seven yards in Sunday's 38-7 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact This was Njoku's second week back from a knee and injury, and he had a season-high 40 percent of the offensive snaps (23 of 57). It's natural that he would get more usage during a game in which the Browns trailed early and were forced to throw. Njoku's considered more of a receiving threat at tight end than a blocker. Still, it was the first time he had more snaps and a larger share of playing time than rookie Harrison Bryant (37 snaps).

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15, 2020 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Modest usage in return Njoku caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 32-23 win over the Colts.

Impact Njoku made his return to the lineup after spending three games on injured reserve due to a knee injury, as the Browns operated with a full complement of tight ends for the first time since Week 1. He had 21 snaps, fewer than Harrison Bryant (29) and starter Austin Hooper (58).

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off injured reserve Njoku (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact As expected, Njoku was activated off injured reserve following a three-week absence due to a sprained MCL. Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant still figure to factor into the offense somewhat, so it might be hard for the 2017 first-round pick to really assert himself from a fantasy perspective, especially in a difficult matchup against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will be activated for Week 5 Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Friday that Njoku (knee) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Anthony Poisal of Cleveland's...

Impact The Browns may wait until Saturday's deadline for Week 5 transactions to officially activate Njoku, but the tight end looks like he'll be ready to contribute after a three-week absence due to an MCL sprain. Stefanski noted that Njoku was a full participant in all three of his practices this week, so the 24-year-old likely won't face any restrictions against Indianapolis. That said, high-priced free-agent pickup Austin Hooper and rookie fourth-round pick Harrison Bryant should also retain roles at tight end, making it difficult to count on Njoku taking on significant snaps and target volume in a run-heavy Browns offense.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for duty Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Thursday that Njoku (knee) is "100 percent" recovered from his injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Njoku, who was designated to return from injured reserve earlier this week, is currently in the midst of a 21-day window during which the Browns can evaluate him. If active for Week 5 against the Colts, Njoku's workload could still be limited, as both Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant have played well of late.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

David Njoku ready to jump back into rolling offense after recovering from injury Njoku could return in time for the Browns’ Week 5 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Backup plan: Hunt set to carry load for Browns without Chubb

The Browns might be the only NFL team that could lose a star running back and not miss a beat

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TE David Njoku designated for return from I.R. The Browns have 21 days to fully activate Njoku off I.R.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Cleveland Browns Tight End David Njoku Returns Browns lost a running back and wide receiver to injury this week, but they returned a tight end.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cleared to practice The Browns designated Njoku (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact The transaction opens up a 21-day window during which the Browns can evaluate Njoku in practice, but he isn't expected to require the full period before Cleveland adds him back to the 53-man roster. Since Njoku has already missed Cleveland's last three games, he'll be eligible to play Sunday against the Colts, assuming his sprained knee responds well to practice. Though Austin Hooper sits atop the Browns' depth chart at tight end, Njoku was more involved in the passing game of the two in his lone appearance Week 1 in Baltimore, hauling in all three of his targets for 50 yards.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Week 5 Njoku (knee) is expected to return to the roster for Week 5's home game against the Colts, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the news that Njoku himself broke in a tweet. His return should mostly impact rookie Harrison Bryant, who has been playing the backup role to starter Austin Hooper. Cleveland has often used multiple tight ends, so there could still be snaps for all three against an Indianapolis defense that has allowed just 71 yards to tight ends, the fewest in the NFL.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE