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Browns’ David Njoku: Sits out Sunday
David Njoku did not play in Sunday’s 17-13 win over the Giants in preseason Week 2, Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram reports.A healthy Njoku joined fellow tight ends Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant in not playing Sunday, leaving most of the reps for Jordan Franks and Connor Davis. The Cleveland Browns also used fullback Johnny Stanton at tight end.
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Browns’ David Njoku: Burns multiple corners
David Njoku (shoulder) had a good day in camp Friday, beating three separate corners on the second day of the Cleveland Browns-Giants joint practice, Ellis. L. Williams of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Njoku showed off his athleticism and hesitation moves, getting behind Xavier McKinney and Jabrill Peppers for touchdowns, then running a crisp route against Logan Ryan. The fifth-year tight end missed the preseason opener due to his shoulder injury but he’s had a good camp when healthy and appears ready to play preseason Week 2 against the Giants on Sunday afternoon.
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Browns’ David Njoku: Hires new agent
David Njoku (shoulder) hired a new agent, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Njoku signed with Malki Kawa of First Round Management, who had previously been the player’s agent until the tight end left him for Drew Rosenhaus last summer. At the time, Njoku wanted out of Cleveland, requested a trade, and felt Rosenhaus could deliver on that demand. The Cleveland Browns refused to budge and kept Njoku while exercising the fifth-year option of his rookie deal. A lot has changed since then, most notably the Browns are a postseason contender and building something in Cleveland. Kawa said he’ll do what he can to get Njoku with the Browns long term, and that the player would like to work something out with the team. Njoku’s currently listed as second on the depth chart, but it’s more of a co-second along with Harrison Bryant.
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Browns’ David Njoku: Does not play opener
David Njoku (shoulder) did not play in Saturday’s 23-13 win over the Jaguars in preseason Week 1.Njoku sustained a shoulder injury this week and subsequently participated only in individual drills leading up to the game. While the Cleveland Browns sat many of their starting offensive weapons, he isn’t considered to be part of that class and likely would have played if not banged-up.
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Browns’ David Njoku: Handling individual drills
David Njoku (shoulder) went through individual drills at Wednesday’s practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.Njoku has been forced to miss practice since picking up a shoulder injury Tuesday, so it’s encouraging to see him back out on the field. Unless he’s able to resume practicing in full expediently, though, Njoku could be in danger of missing the Cleveland Browns’ first preseason game Saturday versus the Jaguars.
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Browns’ David Njoku: Second on depth chart
David Njoku (shoulder) is listed as the No. 2 tight end on the Cleveland Browns’ unofficial depth chart.Njoku has had a good camp thus far but sustained a shoulder injury that forced him to sit out Tuesday’s practice. The Browns appear to value his ability in one-on-one situations, which puts him above second-year man Harrison Bryant for now. In 2020 however, Bryant played more snaps than Njoku.
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Browns’ David Njoku: Tending to shoulder issue
David Njoku didn’t practice Tuesday due to a shoulder injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Njoku has had a rough past two years in Cleveland, spending time on IR due to a broken wrist in 2019, residing in Freddie Kitchens’ doghouse upon his return that season and playing behind both Austin Hooper and rookie Harrison Bryant in 2020. In total, Njoku has gathered in 24 of 39 targets for 254 yards and three touchdowns in 17 appearances during that stretch. Now dealing with another injury, Njoku is in danger of missing preseason action, with the Cleveland Browns set to kick off their exhibition season Saturday at Jacksonville.
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Browns’ David Njoku: Earns praise from position coach
Cleveland tight ends coach Drew Petzing praised David Njoku’s work during training camp, Anthony Poisal of the Cleveland Browns’ official site reports.Njoku, who hooked up on a long completion with quarterback Baker Mayfield early in Friday’s practice, has flown under the radar the first days of camp. Over the last few years, it’s no secret he wanted a more involved role, but Petzing is pleased with the fifth-year veteran’s attitude. “He has been great,” Petzing said. “The funny thing is I know there has been a lot of noise on the outside, my experience with him really from the day I got here has been very positive. In terms of the way the kid works, he prepares and the product he puts on the field, it has been awesome.” Despite Petzing’s praise, Njoku is expected to slot third on the depth chart behind Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant.
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Browns’ David Njoku: Quiet about future
David Njoku had no comment when asked if the Cleveland Browns are the right team for him, Nate Ulrich of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.When asked that question Friday on the Jim Rome Show, Njoku avoided the topic. “I’m not going to answer that right now,” said the tight end. “I have no comment towards that at this moment.” Njoku has one year remaining on his contract, but his role was diminished significantly in 2020 after Cleveland added Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant during the offseason prior to the season. That was something he foresaw last July, when he and his agent requested a trade (which was later rescinded). Of the three tight ends, Njoku logged the lowest share of offensive snaps (33.9 percent), behind Hooper (59.5 percent) and Bryant (55.6 percent).
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Browns’ David Njoku: Active in playoff loss
David Njoku caught four of five targets for 59 yards in Sunday’s 22-17 playoff loss to the Chiefs.Njoku rarely got this kind of usage during the regular season when Cleveland’s top three tight ends were available, so his activity against Kansas City was a surprise. He caught 19 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns over 13 games, well off a breakout 2018 when he had 56-239-4. Njoku has one year remaining on his contract, but he yearns for a bigger role like he had 2018. Austin Hooper is the clear leader at the position for Cleveland, so Njoku will have to accept a similar role in 2021, sharing snaps with Harrison Bryant behind Hooper in an offense that uses multiple tight ends often.
