David Njoku

David Njoku Fantasy Stats

#85 TE  |  Cleveland Browns
Questionable - Knee/Ankle

Height / Weight 6'4"  /  246 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jul 10, 1996 (28)
Experience 8 seasons
Drafted 2017 NFL Draft, 1st Round, Pick #29 (Browns)
College Miami (FL)

Season Stats

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
SEASON TEAM GP REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST FPTS/G FPTS
2017CLE1632603864346.412.1111.00005.994.7
2018CLE1656896394667.211.4000009.0143.9
2019CLE4510411184.18.2000003.815.1
2020CLE1319292132287.311.2000004.052.3
2021CLE1636534754719.013.2111.00006.7107.6
2022CLE1458806284387.810.82-8-4.001110.1142.0
2023CLE16811238826437.210.90002212.6201.2
2024CLE258580297.211.6000005.410.8
Career 97 292 452 3322 25 71 7.3 11.4 4 -6 -1.5 0 3 3 7.9 767.6

Game Log

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
DATE TEAM OPP REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST FPTS
Week 1Sep 8, 2024CLEDAL45440298.811.0000008.4
Week 5Oct 6, 2024CLEWAS13140144.714.0000002.4

Browns Depth Chart

QB

Deshaun Watson

Jameis Winston

Dorian Thompson-Robinson

RB

Jerome Ford

Pierre Strong Jr.

D'Onta Foreman

RWR

Jerry Jeudy

Cedric Tillman

SWR

Elijah Moore

Jamari Thrash

James Proche II

TE

David Njoku

Jordan Akins

Geoff Swaim

LT

James Hudson III

Jedrick Wills Jr.

LG

Joel Bitonio

Michael Dunn

C

Ethan Pocic

Nick Harris

RG

Zak Zinter

Germain Ifedi

RT

Jack Conklin

Dawand Jones

Zak Zinter

LDE

Myles Garrett

Ogbo Okoronkwo

Isaiah McGuire

LDT

Dalvin Tomlinson

Mike Hall Jr.

RDT

Shelby Harris

Quinton Jefferson

LOLB

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Winston Reid

MLB

Jordan Hicks

Khaleke Hudson

ROLB

Devin Bush

Nathaniel Watson

LCB

Denzel Ward

Kahlef Hailassie

SS

Grant Delpit

Rodney McLeod Jr.

D'Anthony Bell

RCB

Greg Newsome II

Mike Ford Jr.

NB

Martin Emerson Jr.

Cameron Mitchell

Tony Brown II

David Njoku News

David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee, ankle) was absent from practice on Wednesday. The talented tight end finally returned from an ankle injury in Week 5, but within mere minutes, he picked up a new knee injury. Njoku has yet to play a full game this season, and Wednesday's practice status suggests that he could end up being sidelined for Week 6, too. If that's the case, Jordan Akins will step up as the Browns' top tight end, ranking as a mid-to-low TE2 in fantasy football.
9 hours ago   
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David Njoku In Line To Practice On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) is expected to practice on Wednesday after suffering a knee injury in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders. The former first-round pick out of Miami worked his way back from a high-ankle sprain to return to the Cleveland lineup but exited Sunday's contest early. However, the Browns just released reserve tight end Blake Whiteheart, an indication that Njoku might be ready to play in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Whether Njoku plays in Week 6 or not, he's likely to be somewhat limited by his two lower-body injuries, and the Eagles have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends this season. He still might be worth starting given the scarcity of the tight end position, but his floor and ceiling are low in Deshaun Watson's putrid passing offense.
20 hours ago   
David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku To Get MRI On Monday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) played 25 offensive snaps in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday in his first game since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. However, Njoku suffered a knee injury against Washington, and head coach Kevin Stefanski said he will get an MRI exam on Monday to determine the extent of his new injury. The 28-year-old had just one reception for 14 yards on three targets in his return, while Jordan Akins caught all three of his targets for 22 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Njoku's status for a Week 6 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles is now up in the air until we know more about his knee injury. Even if his knee injury isn't serious and he's able to play this weekend, Njoku's stock has fallen to a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 in what has become an ugly Browns offense.
2 days ago   
David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku Injured Again In Week 5

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) had just one catch (three targets) for 14 yards in Sunday's loss to the Commanders. The 28-year-old had been sidelined since the opener because of an ankle injury. However, there's a chance the team may be without Njoku again, with Mary Kay Cabot reporting he suffered a knee injury during the contest. It's unknown how severe the injury is. Still, it's not ideal for a player who just returned from a three-game absence. At any rate, there should be an update on Njoku's status soon. If he can't suit up in Week 6 against the Eagles, Jordan Akins, who had a touchdown in Week 5, will likely fill the void in the lineup.
3 days ago   
David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku Officially Active In Week 5

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) is officially active for the Week 5 game on Sunday versus the Washington Commanders. Njoku came into this game questionable but was expected to play and will return for the first time since injuring his ankle in the Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. In addition to Njoku, running back Pierre Strong Jr. (hamstring), who was also questionable to play, is active. The 28-year-old Njoku will be a big boost to a Browns offense that has underwhelmed through the first four weeks of the 2024 season. In Week 1 before getting hurt, Njoku had four catches on five targets for 44 yards. He will take back over primary tight end duties in Cleveland from Jordan Akins, who did very little in the three games that Njoku missed. Fantasy managers should consider Njoku at least in play as a low-end TE1 now that he's back.
3 days ago   
David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku Expected To Return On Sunday

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Commanders. The 28-year-old began the 2024-25 campaign by catching four of his five targets for 44 yards in the Week 1 loss to Dallas. However, he's been sidelined by a high-ankle sprain and has been working his way back since. Schefter added that Njoku could be limited in Week 5. Still, he's hard to trust even if he were handling his usual workload, so fantasy managers should consider keeping him out of the starting lineup. The same goes for Jordan Akins, who has been starting in Njoku's place for the last few games.
4 days ago   
David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku Tagged As Questionable For Week 5

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) is considered questionable for the Week 5 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Njoku has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury during the season opener. He returned to practice last week, but was ultimately ruled out for Week 4. Njoku practiced on Wednesday and appears to be headed in the right direction. If active, Njoku should be considered a low-end TE1 for Week 5. Otherwise, Jordan Akins figures to make another start, but he was held to one reception on two targets last week. Akins doesn't offer much upside right now, so fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help if Njoku is sidelined again.
5 days ago   
David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku Gets The Day Off Thursday

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) did not take part in practice on Thursday, but it was part of a planned day off. Njoku suffered an ankle injury in the Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and hasn't played since, but he was limited in Wednesday's session and figures to return to the practice field on Friday. The 28-year-old will likely be questionable on the final injury report on Friday, but Njoku is trending in the right direction and seems to be on the right side of questionable. If he is able to get the green light to play this weekend, he'll at least be in play as a low-end TE1 for fantasy managers. Before getting hurt in the season opener, Njoku caught four of his five targets for 44 yards. In the three games that Njoku has missed, Jordan Akins and Blake Whiteheart have been splitting TE duties in Cleveland, with Akins catching six of his 10 targets for 49 yards and no touchdowns. If Njoku misses another game, fantasy managers should be avoiding both Akins and Whiteheart.
6 days ago   
David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) was able to put in a limited practice on Wednesday. Njoku is slowly working his way back from a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Njoku hasn't played in a game since, but he could be tracking toward his return in Week 5 this Sunday to face the Washington Commanders. The Browns coaching staff still wants to see a little more out of Njoku in practice the rest of the week before clearing him, so fantasy managers will need to continue monitoring his progress before throwing him back into starting lineups as a low-end TE1 in what has been a mediocre Browns offense to this point. Backup Jordan Akins hasn't been an answer for fantasy managers as a streamer the last three weeks, as he's caught just six passes for 49 yards and no scores in the three games that Njoku has missed.
7 days ago   
David Njoku  • TE  •  Browns

David Njoku Expected To Practice Again This Week

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that tight end David Njoku (ankle) is expected to practice again this week, and the team will determine later this week if he'll be able to return in Week 5 to face the Washington Commanders. Njoku injured his ankle in the Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and hasn't played since. However, the fact that the 28-year-old is returning to practice is a good sign as he tries to get back on the field. If he is able to avoid any setbacks at practice later this week and play on Sunday, Njoku will be a low-end TE1, at best, in his return to a Browns offense that has been lackluster under quarterback Deshaun Watson. In the last three games with Njoku sidelined, Jordan Akins hasn't been fantasy relevant with a combined six receptions on 10 targets for 49 yards and no touchdowns. Check back later this week on Njoku's practice statuses.
Sep 30   
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