DAVID NJOKU NEWS

Chubb's knee injury will test Browns' depth, legitimacy

Running back Nick Chubb's knee injury has threatened to slow the Cleveland Browns' strong start

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be activated for Week 5 Njoku (knee) confirmed via his official Twitter account Monday that he's eligible to be activated for Week 5's matchup against the Colts.

Impact Njoku has spent the last three weeks on injured reserve nursing an MCL sprain, but he appears optimistic to return versus Indianapolis. Despite only playing 23 percent of snaps before injuring his knee Week 1, Njoku hauled in all three of his targets for 51 yards and a score. The 2017 first-round pick's role behind Austin Hooper may not allow him consistent weekly fantasy production, but he'll always retain upside in the red zone. The Browns have yet to officially designate him for activation from IR.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In The Dawg House

The Browns were humiliated in Week 1, and Baker Mayfield was a big reason why. So Colin Cowherd has a solution for Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Stefanski, Browns make bad first impression in opening loss

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski had a rough first impression in his NFL debut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Njoku Put on IR by Browns with Knee Injury; Kicker Cody Parkey Signed After Sunday's 38-6 loss at Baltimore , the Cleveland Browns made a pair of significant roster changes, placing tight end David Njoku on inj...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Austin Hooper Fantasy Outlook Rises Following David Njoku Injury Update David Njoku's make-or-break 2020 season looked to be off to a strong start. He caught 3 receptions for 50 receiving yards and the Cleveland...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Browns put Njoku on IR, switch kickers before TNF The Cleveland Browns placed tight end David Njoku on injured reserve and changed kickers Monday as they prepare for their Week 2 outing on T...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Cleveland Browns News: Cody Parkey signed, David Njoku to IR Highlighting Cleveland Browns roster moves made after the tough opening loss in Baltimore as the Browns prep for Thursday Night Football aga...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Diagnosed with MCL sprain Njoku (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday due to a sprained MCL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Njoku suffered the injury during Sunday's divisional loss to the Ravens. He's been handed a three-week recovery timetable, a span which coincides with the date he'll be eligible for activation from IR. For the time being, Harrison Bryant and Stephen Carlson will pick up the slack behind starting tight end Austin Hooper.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns place TE David Njoku on injured reserve with knee injury New this year, players on IR only have to miss three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • DAWGSBYNATURE.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Browns placed Njoku (knee) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Njoku will miss at least three weeks on IR after suffering a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Ravens. As long as he remains sidelined, Harrison Bryant and Stephen Carlson stand to see increased opportunities behind Austin Hooper. Njoku got off to a promising start Week 1 before suffering his knee injury, hauling in all three of his targets for 50 yards and a score.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kicked off: Browns waive K Seibert after 2 misses in opener

The Browns switched kickers after one game

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson throws 3 TD passes for Ravens in 38-6 rout of Browns

Looking every bit like the reigning NFL MVP, Lamar Jackson threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns to help the Baltimore Ravens beat the Browns 38-6 Sunday, ruining Kevin Stefansk...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits game with knee injury Njoku was forced out of Sunday's game against the Ravens with a knee injury, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Prior to his exit, Njoku hauled in all three of his targets for 50 yards and a TD. Added tight end snaps behind Austin Hooper are now available for Harrison Bryant and Stephen Carlson.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Njoku (wrist) participated in full-team drills Sunday for the first time in more than a week, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Njoku made an instant splash with a 64-yard gain on a pass from backup quarterback Case Keenum. It sounds like the tight end should be ready for Week 1, but it still isn't ideal that he's been bothered by soreness in the same wrist he broke last September. Njoku's role behind Austin Hooper isn't likely to produce a ton of targets even if it proves to be pivotal for the Cleveland offense as a unit.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back on field Thursday Njoku (wrist) returned to practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Sidelined since Saturday as a result of the issue, Njoku may ease into drills with the state of his wrist in mind. No matter, he'll now prepare to be the Browns' No. 2 tight end behind offseason acquisition Austin Hooper, a reality that impacts his potential for the 2020 campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up Browns lose rookie safety Grant Delpit for season

Browns rookie safety Grant Delpit ruptured his right Achilles tendon and is out for the season

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wrist injury cause for absence Njoku's absence from practice Saturday was due to a wrist injury, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It wasn't clear why Njoku missed Saturday's practice initially, but the absence is now explained. The Browns have yet to make an official report, which seems to indicate it's not a serious problem, but more information should be available in the coming days.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Njoku is not practicing Saturday for an undisclosed reason, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact It is unclear if Njoku is dealing with some type of issue or if he is just getting a routine day off. His absence at practice should free up some snaps for Harrison Bryant, Pharaoh Brown and Stephen Carlson behind top tight end Austin Hooper. Njoku's status will have to be monitored until the Browns provide some more clarity on the situation.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

David Njoku ready to excel with key role in Browns tight ends room New schemes and teammates have set up a promising season for the fourth-year tight end

AUGUST 18, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

David Njoku: "I'm excited to be a Cleveland Brown" The Browns tight end met with reporters Tuesday

AUGUST 18, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns RB Chubb out with concussion, LB Wilson injures knee

Browns Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb has been placed in concussion protocol after he got tackled by linebacker Mack Wilson during the team’s first fully padded practice

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns star running back Chubb being checked for concussion

Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb is being evaluated for a concussion after being tackled on the first day players were in pads

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Around the AFC North: David Njoku Says He’s ‘All-In’ With Browns Joe Burrow expects to play well as a rookie for the Bengals. All-Pro defensive end Cam Heyward is not close to a long-term deal in Pittsburg...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

David Njoku Reverses Course And Says He's "All In" With Browns Browns tight end said he's changed his mind and doesn't want to be traded now.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM