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To resume practicing this week Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday he expects Njoku (ankle) to get back on the practice field this week, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stefanski declined to state whether he expects Njoku to actually suit up Week 5 against the Commanders, but it's at least encouraging that the athletic tight end is on track to get back on the practice field. Njoku missed last Friday's practice before being ruled out for a third straight contest, despite having logged a limited session Thursday. Jordan Akins has handled the Browns' starting tight end gig for three consecutive games with Njoku sidelined, securing six of 10 targets for 49 yards (zero touchdowns) in that span.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27 • KANSASCITY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 27 • CLEVELAND.COM

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SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Njoku ruled out for Week 4 vs. Raiders | Injury Report LT Jedrick Wills Jr., RT Jack Conklin and RB Pierre Strong Jr. are also ruled out for Week 4 against the Raiders

SEPTEMBER 27 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Won't return this week Coach Kevin Stefanski noted that Njoku (ankle) isn't slated to practice Friday and won't play Sunday against the Raiders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Njoku in line to miss his third straight contest, Jordan Akins is slated to continue to lead the Browns' tight-end corps versus Las Vegas, while Blake Whiteheart is on hand in reserve, and Geoff Swaim as well as Cameron Latu are possible practice squad elevations. Njoku will target a potential return to action Oct. 6 against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Njoku (ankle) returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Per Cabot, Njoku was spotted in full uniform in the media-access portion of Thursday's practice and was taking part in individual work, but the Browns seemingly held the tight end out of drills. In any case, Njoku's return to the field in any fashion is a welcome sight after he hadn't practiced since Sept. 6 and missed the last two games due to a high-ankle sprain. A determination on Njoku's status for this Sunday's game in Las Vegas has yet to be made, but he'll likely need to put in a full practice Friday to at the very least avoid taking a designation into the contest.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

DE Myles Garrett among key Browns players not practicing due to injuries. RG Teller placed on IR

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SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not practicing Njoku (ankle) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Njoku has missed back-to-back contests due to a high-ankle sprain, and his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders remains uncertain at this stage. That said, the tight end is expected to get some work in as the week progresses, offering some hope that he could return to action as soon as this weekend. If, however, Njoku remains out versus Las Vegas, Jordan Akins would continue to lead the Browns' TE corps in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Week 4 Coach Kevin Stefanski said "we'll see" Monday when asked whether Njoku (ankle) will be available Week 4 against the Raiders, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Stefanski said the Browns will have a better idea of Njoku's status Wednesday, the same day the team's first official injury report of Week 4 will be released. The standout tight end has missed back-to-back games due to a high-ankle sprain in the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Cowboys, and he hasn't yet managed to resume practicing. Jordan Akins, who caught four of seven targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants, has operated as Cleveland's top tight end with Njoku out of commission.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Week 4 Coach Kevin Stefanski said, "We'll see," Monday when asked whether Njoku (ankle) will be available Week 4 against the Raiders, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports...

Impact Stefanski said the Browns will have a better idea of Njoku's status Wednesday, the same day the team's first official injury report of Week 4 will be released. The standout tight end has missed back-to-back games due to a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Cowboys, and he hasn't yet managed to resume practicing. Jordan Akins, who caught four of seven targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants, has operated as Cleveland's top tight end with Njoku out of commission.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Browns rule out TE David Njoku, RB Pierre Strong vs. Giants The Cleveland Browns on Friday ruled out tight end David Njoku and running back Pierre Strong for Sunday’s home game against the New York Gi...

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 20 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Won't play Sunday Njoku (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Giants, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Njoku wasn't able to practice this week, and will thus miss his second straight game. In the tight end's continued absence, Jordan Akins is in line to see added snaps versus New York, while Cameron Latu, Geoff Swaim and Blake Whiteheart are potential practice-squad elevations ahead of Week 3 action.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Njoku (ankle) remained sidelined at Friday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged Wednesday that Njoku is unlikely to play Sunday against the Giants, so the tight end's continued absence from practice isn't surprising. Friday's injury report will reveal if Njoku heads into the weekend with any chance of suiting up for Week 3 action.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out another practice Njoku (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Njoku hasn't practiced in any fashion since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Cowboys, and he looks to be trending toward a second straight missed game Sunday against the Giants. Before officially ruling him out for Week 3, the Browns will wait and see what, if anything, Njoku can do during Friday's practice.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Njoku (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As expected, after coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday morning that Njoku is unlikely to play Sunday against the Giants. Njoku injured his ankle Week 1 and didn't practice or play Week 2, leaving Jordan Akins and Blake Whiteheart to rotate at tight end in an 18-13 win over the Jaguars this past Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Not likely to play Sunday Coach Kevin Stefanski noted Wednesday that Njoku (ankle) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Giants, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It remains to be seen if Njoku will be able to practice at all this week, but the tight end is trending toward missing his second straight game. If Njoku is unavailable versus the Giants, Jordan Akins would be in line to see added snaps in Week 3, while Cameron Latu, Geoff Swaim and Blake Whiteheart would be potential practice squad elevations.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not in line to practice Wednesday Njoku (ankle) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Unless he ends up logging some reps Wednesday after all, Njoku will have two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants. At this stage, coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't ruled out the possibility of the tight end being available this weekend after having been inactive in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out for Week 3 Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Njoku (ankle), who missed Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville, hasn't yet been ruled out to play Week 3 versus the Giants, Chris East...

Impact Njoku is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury sustained Week 1, but the starting tight end could have a chance to return as early as Sunday versus New York at home. Jordan Akins started at tight end Week 2 with Njoku inactive, but he was targeted just once in Cleveland's win over Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out for Week 3 Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Njoku (ankle), who missed Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville, hasn't yet been ruled out to play Week 3 versus the Giants, Chris East...

Impact Njoku is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury sustained Week 1, but the starting tight end could have a chance to return as early as Sunday versus New York at home. Jordan Akins started at tight end Week 2 with Njoku inactive, but he was targeted just once in Cleveland's win over Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns star Myles Garrett practices after missing a day with foot injury, expected to face Jaguars

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett returned to practice after resting a sore foot for one day and is expected to play in Cleveland’s game at Jacksonville on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS