David Njoku
#1 TE,
Browns
ACTUAL 2022
142 FPTS
RANK:9
2023 SEASON
163 FPTS
RANK:8
AGE
26 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'4'' / 246 lbs
COLLEGE
Miami (Fla.)
Placed on IR
Published: 2025-01-03
Njoku (knee) has been placed on IR by the Browns.
Njoku was already ruled out for the Browns' season finale, so the tight end will now focus on moving past the knee injury that also sidelined him in Week 17. When available, Njoku was a viable fantasy option in 2024, having recorded a 64/505/5 receiving line on 97 targets through 11 games played. The 28-year-old is under contract with Cleveland in 2025 and is thus slated to reprise his starting role for the team next season.
Won't play Saturday
Published: 2025-01-02
Njoku (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
With Njoku ruled out for the Browns' season finale, Jordan Akins is in line to lead the team's tight end corps in Week 18. Njoku -- who remains under contract with Cleveland in 2025 -- thus finishes the 2024 regular season with a 64/505/5 receiving line on 97 targets in 11 games.
Still not practicing
Published: 2025-01-02
Njoku (knee) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
After being estimated as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through, Njoku's absence from practice both Wednesday and Thursday clouds his status for Saturday's season finale against the Ravens. If the tight end is sidelined this weekend, Jordan Akins would be in line to see an expanded role in Week 18.
Misses practice Wednesday
Published: 2025-01-01
Njoku (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Njoku was estimated as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, so following Wednesday's absence, what the tight end is able to do Thursday figures to be pivotal with regard to his availability for Saturday's game against the Ravens. If Njoku remains sidelined this weekend, Jordan Akins would once again be in line to see added TE reps for the Browns in Week 18.
Fails to practice Tuesday
Published: 2024-12-31
Njoku (knee) was listed as a non-participant for Tuesday's walk-through practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Njoku sat out the Browns' Week 17 loss to the Dolphins with the knee injury, and his absence from practice to begin Week 18 prep doesn't inspire much early confidence in his chances of suiting up in Saturday's season finale versus the Ravens. Even if Njoku gets the green light to play Saturday, his snap count could be monitored carefully, and his fantasy prospects will likely be further hindered by the Browns using either or both of Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) and Bailey Zappe at quarterback.
Won't suit up against Dolphins
Published: 2024-12-27
Njoku (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Njoku failed to practice throughout the week after sustaining a knee injury during Cleveland's 24-6 loss to the Bengals in Week 16. Jordan Akins will fill in atop the tight end depth chart in what will be Njoku's fifth absence of the season. Njoku will have a chance to return against the Ravens in Week 18, but the Browns have little incentive to rush his return since Cleveland has long been eliminated from postseason contention.
Still not practicing
Published: 2024-12-27
Njoku (knee) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
With Njoku on track to log a third straight 'DNP' listing, the tight end is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Njoku has a chance to play this weekend, but if he's ruled out, Jordan Akins would step into an expanded role in Week 17.
Not practicing Thursday
Published: 2024-12-26
Njoku (knee) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Ashley Bastock of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Njoku was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, with the tight end's absence from Thursday's session putting the focus on what, if anything, he's able to do on Friday. If Njoku is limited or out versus the Dolphins on Sunday, Jordan Akins would be in line to see an expanded role in Cleveland's Week 17 offense.
Listed as 'DNP' on practice estimate
Published: 2024-12-25
Njoku (knee) was deemed a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Per Oyefusi, head coach Kevin Stefanski said that as of Monday he wasn't ruling out Njoku (who underwent an MRI on his knee) for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Look for added context regarding the tight end's Week 17 status to arrive once the Browns return to practice Thursday.