Former Browns TE David Njoku finds a new home in NFL free agency
Former Cleveland Browns 1st round pick, TE David Njoku, has officially departed in NFL free agency. Predict his stats below
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 03: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns runs past Derwin James Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Chargers after a catch in the second quarter of a game at Huntington Bank Field on November 03, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images There will be no surprise reunion between the Cleveland Browns and TE David Njoku , not that anyone expected one.
Njoku said goodbye to the Cleveland fans before the start of NFL free agency, after a unique bond with the city during his nine seasons with the Browns. With the NFL draft in the rearview, Njoku was one of the biggest names left on the free agent market. Early in the offseason, “The Chief” visited with the Baltimore Ravens but left without a contract .
Early in May, the Los Angeles Chargers brought the former first-round pick out for a visit , and early Monday morning, a deal was reported for up to $8 million for one season: Sources: The #Chargers have agreed to terms with former #Browns TE David Njoku, giving him a 1-year deal worth up to $8M. After nine years with Cleveland, Njoku moves on to catch passes from Justin Herbert in a deal done by @malkikawa of @FirstRoundMgmt . pic.
twitter. com/3nET4eEwNo — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 11, 2026 In nine years since being drafted late in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft, Njoku caught 588 passes for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns. Injuries and poor quarterback play kept the former Miami (FL) star from reaching the upper echelon of tight ends, with just one Pro Bowl appearance on his resume.