Chargers Land Former Browns Standout TE David Njoku
The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes about the Chargers adding tight end David Njoku to Mike McDaniel's offense.
Sep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) looks for a flag during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field. The Chargers made a move early Monday morning, signing former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku to a one-year deal, according to the team. This signing gives the Chargers offense an intriguing weapon who is still only 29 years old.
Njoku became a free agent after his contract was voided by the Browns on February 10. He visited both the Baltimore Ravens and the Chargers during free agency, leaving Los Angeles without a deal before ultimately agreeing to terms a week later. Njoku brings a unique skill set to the Chargers as a nine-year veteran at the position.
He ranks second all-time among Browns tight ends in both touchdown catches (34) and receptions (384), trailing only Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome. He has played with numerous quarterbacks during his time in Cleveland, but none possess the arm talent of current Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Last season, Njoku caught passes from Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders, which contributed to a drop in production.
After recording 64 receptions for 505 yards and five touchdowns in 2024, he finished with 33 receptions for 293 yards and four touchdowns in 2025. Njoku is a proven pass-catching threat joining a tight end room that already includes Oronde Gadsden and Charlie Kolar, who was signed earlier this offseason. Gadsden, a former wide receiver converted to tight end in college, showcased his receiving ability during his rookie season.