SEPTEMBER 13 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
DAVID NJOKU #85 - TIGHT END - CLEVELAND BROWNS
336 YDS •
39 REC •
2 TD
336 YDS
39 REC
2 TD
Jedrick Wills Jr., David Njoku out against Jaguars | Injury Report Jack Conklin listed as questionable heading into Week 2
Won't play Sunday Coach Kevin Stefanski noted Wednesday that Njoku (ankle) will be out Sunday against the Jaguars, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Njoku's looming absence isn't surprising, as Stefanski said Monday that the tight end is week-to-week with an ankle injury that he sustained in Week 1. For any length of time Njoku misses, fellow TE Jordan Akins is in line for added snaps and targets.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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SEPTEMBER 10 • SACBEE.COM
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SEPTEMBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Browns TE David Njoku could miss several weeks with a sprained ankle
Cleveland TE David Njoku could miss several weeks with a sprained ankle suffered in Sunday’s season-opening loss to Dallas.SEPTEMBER 9
Labeled week-to-week Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Njoku (ankle) is week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Stefanski declined to confirm whether Njoku suffered a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, per Petrak, which Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports is the fear for the Pro Bowl tight end. Jordan Akins is currently the only healthy TE on Cleveland's 53-man roster, though the team also has Cameron Latu and Blake Whiteheart on the practice squad. Being labeled week-to-week sheds serious doubt on Njoku's availability against Jacksonville on the road in Week 2, but it doesn't sound as though Stefanski intends to be immediately forthcoming with a clear recovering timetable for the explosive tight end.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Labeled week-to-week Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Njoku (ankle) is week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Stefanski declined to confirm whether Njoku suffered a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, per Petrak, which Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports is the fear for the Pro Bowl tight end. Jordan Akins is currently the only healthy tight end on Cleveland's active roster, though the team also has Cameron Latu and Blake Whiteheart on the practice squad. Being labeled week-to-week creates serious doubt about Njoku's availability for Sunday's road game in Jacksonville, but the tight end hasn't yet been officially ruled out from playing.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Reports: Browns TE David Njoku could have high ankle sprain The Cleveland Browns believe that tight end David Njoku could be dealing with a high ankle sprain, multiple media outlets reported Sunday ni...
SEPTEMBER 9 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
In walking boot, tests to come Njoku (ankle) exited the locker room in a walking boot after Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, coach Kevin Stefanski said after the game that Njoku will have more testing done Monday on the ankle injury that he suffered in the second half of Sunday's season opener. Njoku didn't return to the game after going to the locker room with trainers in the third quarter. An update on his availability for Week 2 against the Jaguars should surface after Monday's tests.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
David Njoku's 29-yard catch and run showcases TE's effort and power Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku's 29-yard catch and run showcases the TE's effort and power.
SEPTEMBER 8 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Goes to locker room with trainers Njoku (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Njoku went to the locker room with team trainers in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, per Field Yates of ESPN. The veteran tight end went to the medical tent after taking a big hit at the end of a catch and run in the third quarter, and he gingerly made his way to the locker room shortly thereafter. Njoku had four catches on five targets for 44 yards prior to the injury.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
David Njoku visits the NFL's first camp in Nigeria | Cleveland Browns "The Chief" David Njoku pays homage to is heritage by visiting the NFL's first football camp in Nigeria over the summer.
SEPTEMBER 7 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Healthy heading into Week 1 Njoku (undisclosed) isn't listed on Cleveland's injury report Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Njoku's practicing without limitations and should be all systems go for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cowboys. The 28-year-old tight end set career highs with 882 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2023, but most of that production came with quarterbacks other than Deshaun Watson, who is set to reprise the starting role under center after having recovered from a shoulder injury.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
In line to practice Tuesday Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Njoku (undisclosed) will practice Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact Njoku has been kept off the practice field since mid-August due to soreness, and he also missed Cleveland's preseason finale on Saturday. If the standout tight end is indeed able to get back on the practice field Tuesday, it will assuage any concerns about his Week 1 availability. Njoku still has nearly two weeks to get fully healthy before the Browns' regular-season opener against the Cowboys on Sept. 8.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Saturday Njoku (undisclosed) isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason contest at Seattle, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Njoku has been dealing with some soreness since mid-August, which has kept him off the practice field in the meantime. With his lack of availability for the exhibition finale confirmed, he'll set his sights on a Week 1 matchup with the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 8. Over the last two campaigns with the Browns, Njoku has come on as a receiving threat with a combined 139 catches (on 203 targets) for 1,510 yards and 10 touchdowns in 30 regular-season games.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Njoku (undisclosed) didn't practice Wednesday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact Given that Njoku hasn't practiced since Aug. 15, it seems unlikely that he'll see action in the Browns' preseason finale against the Seahawks on Saturday. If that's the case, the focus of the team's top TE will then pivot to preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Cowboys.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
David Njoku at Training Camp 2024 | Exclusive Interview Je'rod Cherry speaks with Tight End David Njoku as he talks about his 8th training camp!
AUGUST 21 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Still not practicing Njoku (undisclosed) is not practicing Tuesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Njoku hasn't returned to practice since exiting last Thursday's joint session with the Vikings early due to what was called soreness. Top wide receiver Amari Cooper (undisclosed) is also not available Tuesday, despite early indications that he was in line to return. Saturday's road exhibition matchup against the Seahawks will be Njoku's final chance to log preseason reps prior to Cleveland's regular-season opener against the Cowboys.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with soreness Njoku (undisclosed) participated in one-on-one drills but took only one snap in team drills during Thursday's practice, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact Afterward, coach Kevin Stefanski said that Njoku was feeling "sore." With the Browns not in line to play starters Saturday versus the Vikings, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, the tight end's next chance to see game action will arrive Aug. 24 against the Seahawks.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Browns: David Njoku takes hilarious shot at Stefanski and Vrabel at practice Njoku takes a hilarious shot at his coaches
AUGUST 14 • USATODAY.COM
David Njoku Mic'd Up for Training Camp | Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku was Mic'd Up for Day 8 of Training Camp
AUGUST 8 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Develops chemistry with QB Njoku and quarterback Deshaun Watson showed off a developing connection during this week of practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Impact That connection became most notable Thursday, the Browns' first competitive practice -- offense vs. defense in full pads. The tight end used his size to snare a couple of targets, beating Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill in one-on-one coverage. Njoku appears to be operating with confidence following a breakout 2023 campaign, which really kicked into high gear over the second half when Watson was out for the season with a shoulder injury. If the Watson-to-Njoku combination continues to develop, the Browns could make a deeper run in the playoffs.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
How David Njoku has grown through embracing adversity and is bringing a new perspective to 2024 The Browns tight end is coming off his first Pro Bowl selection in 2023
JULY 29 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
David Njoku: "Whatever they need me to do I'll do" | Press Conference Tight End David Njoku speaks to the media following Training Camp practice at the Greenbrier in West Virginia.
JULY 29 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
