Cleveland Browns Tight End David Njoku Ranked Outside Top 10
The Cleveland Browns have an interesting situation at tight end.
David Njoku will enter his ninth season in the league at a cost of nearly $11.5 million to the team. Last season, the University of Miami product posted 505 yards on 64 catches with five touchdowns in just 11 games.
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The former Hurricane was plagued by ankle, knee and hamstring injuries that kept him out of six games and slowed him in several appearances. It also didn't help that there's been a revolving door at quarterback in Cleveland over the past two seasons while Deshaun Watson continues to be injured.
Pro Football Focus ranked Njoku at No. 15 in their list of the top tight ends as we approach 2025.
15. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
"After a breakout 2023 season in which he caught 88 passes for 975 yards, Njoku dealt with injuries and a shuffling quarterback room in Cleveland on his way to a career-low 64.0 PFF overall grade this past season. If he can stay healthy with stability at the quarterback position in 2025, expect the athletic big man to flirt with 1,000 yards for the first time in his career."
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Njoku made the Pro Bowl in 2023 after 882 yards on 81 catches and six touchdowns. It's that kind of form that he needs to return to so the Browns can justify that salary. He also enters 2025 with only void years left on his deal.
Match that with the fact that the Browns drafted Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. this season in the third round, and Njoku could be sharing playing time with the rookie.
It's a complicated formula that might see Njoku's days numbered in Cleveland.
Related: Browns 2025 Salary Cap Situation 'Flexible'
Related: Browns' Rookie Defensive Tackle Impressing Early
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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