David Njoku, Chargers reportedly agree to 1-year, $8 million after veteran TE hit free agency for first time
The Browns drafted Njoku with the 29th overall pick in 2017.
Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku has reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple reports . This officially marks the end of a nine-year tenure with the Cleveland Browns, who drafted him with the 29th overall pick in 2017. Njoku signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Chargers, where he’ll be a prime target for quarterback Justin Herbert.
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 Earlier in the offseason, Njoku acknowledged his likely departure from Cleveland with a thank you to the organization on social media. Now, it's official.
"Cleveland, first off, I love you. These 9 years have been a beautiful journey. I am so grateful for all the memories we shared together," he wrote, captioning a carousel of images of his time with the organization.