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The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 29-17 at FirstEnergy Stadium. Here are some key takeaways from the Browns’ Week 3 Thursday Night Football game. Four days after their heartbreaking collapse to the New York Jets, the Browns bounced back by upsetting their longtime rival at home thanks to Nick Chubb […]

It is finally football season, and with it comes time to draft your fantasy football teams and set your lineups. While you certainly can lose your leagues during your drafts, you cannot win them, which makes your Week 1 waiver wire pickups just that more important. Plenty of players will be stepping into big roles […]

The Cleveland Browns were one of the more talked-about teams of the 2022 NFL offseason. The Browns’ decision to trade for Deshaun Watson and give him $230 million guaranteed amid his investigation for sexual misconduct was and continues to be heavily criticized. Ultimately, it was decided that Watson will be suspended for the first 11 […]

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is a chief in Nigeria. Njoku, who already has the nickname of “chief,” revealed how he became an actual chief in Nigeria over the offseason, per Bally Sports Cleveland. “Around March, I went back to Nigeria for my annual charity,” Njoku said. “They also inaugurated me as a chief. […]

David Njoku has had a fairly inconsistent start to his NFL career. He has shown flashes of his potential at times, but injuries and inconsistent play (from both him and his quarterbacks) have limited him early on his career. Despite those inconsistencies, the Cleveland Browns placed the franchise tag on Njoku heading into the 2022 […]

It’s been an exciting and confusing offseason for the Cleveland Browns. The front office has reeled in some exciting talent, but the franchise has faced backlash after trading for Deshaun Watson. Everything is up in the air for this club, as the team and the fanbase await the NFL’s punishment for the superstar quarterback. Despite […]

The Cleveland Browns are entering a crucial season. They managed to make the postseason in 2020 but followed that up with one of the most disappointing campaigns in the NFL in 2021. Now Cleveland is coming off of one of the most controversial offseasons in the league, one headlined by the acquisition of quarterback Deshaun […]

After a lengthy wait, the Cleveland Browns came to terms with tight end David Njoku on a new extension deal on Friday. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport noted that Njoku reached an agreement with the Browns for a four-year deal worth $56.75 million that also included $28 million guaranteed upfront. After the deal was reported, Njoku […]

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with tight end David Njoku on a long-term extension, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. The deal comes after the Browns franchise tagged Njoku back in March. The #Browns and franchise tagged TE David Njoku have reached an agreement in principle on a large new 4-year, $56.75M contract extension, […]

David Njoku got into the April Fools’ Day spirit early. Amid a hectic offseason full of player movement and players pulling out of deals that were previously agreed to, it seemed like the Cleveland Browns’ tight end was on the move. Njoku, who was franchise tagged by the Browns earlier in the offseason, tweeted that […]

The Cleveland Browns have finally made a decision on whether or not they will keep tight end David Njoku, who was eligible for a franchise tag. On Monday, Ian Rapaport of NFL Media reported that Njoku became the first tight end to get tagged in 2022. Source: The #Browns tagged TE David Njoku. The first […]

David Njoku is set to hit free agency this offseason, and he could have a handful of suitors on the open market. Despite a drop-off in production since his second season in the league, Njoku still boasts a lot of potential, which could be unleashed in the proper situation. Last year with the Browns, Njoku […]

NFL free agency is fast approaching and will start on March 16. While fans are often drawn to the big names, under-the-radar guys can turn into significant pieces on championship teams. Winning a Super Bowl is very difficult, with so many contending teams in the league. Having depth and great pieces around the edges are […]

The Tennessee Titans offseason should be a fun time for this franchise. They’re in a great spot to remain at the top of the NFL and don’t have many needs on the roster. This is a great opportunity for Tennessee to create a team capable of being competitive for years to come. For that reason, […]

It was a wild ride of a year for this franchise. However, now that they are eliminated, the Tennessee Titans will be taking a look at some free agent targets in the 2022 NFL free agency. The roster already has the tools to be a Super Bowl contender, so don’t be shocked if they don’t […]

The Seattle Seahawks endured a significant down-year in 2021, failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017, and just the third time in the Pete Carroll era. The Seahawks’ 7-10 record was their worst since Carroll took over the head coaching role in 2010. Despite some questions about Carroll’s job security, the […]

Heading to the 2021 season, the Cleveland Browns were projected to be a darkhorse Super Bowl contender that could make significant noise in the AFC. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as expected as the team failed to secure a seat in the playoffs with an 8-9 record. It was definitely an underwhelming campaign for a Browns […]

The Cleveland Browns were ravaged by COVID-19 this week, placing a plethora of players on the COVID/Reserve list. Among the players out with the illness include Baker Mayfield, Jarvis Landry, Austin Hooper, and Jedrick Wills, among others. Head coach Kevin Stefanski also tested positive Wednesday. Tight end David Njoku had been placed on the COVID […]

The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for a huge matchup with the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. It’ll be their second straight game against their AFC North rival. Coming off of their bye week, Cleveland has a strong chance to gain ground in the playoff push. Unfortunately for the Browns, a few of their key players […]

After a promising 3-0 start to their season, the Denver Broncos have completely fizzled out and lost four straight games. Currently sitting at the bottom of the AFC West, the Broncos need to shake things up and get their mojo back if they want to have any shot at making the playoffs this year. Granted […]

The Cleveland Browns are set to take on the Houston Texans in a pivotal Week 2 matchup. After sustaining a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Browns look to bounce back against a weak Texans opponent. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a Browns Week 2 prediction. After a busy […]

Halfway through the 2020 NFL season, a handful of players overachieved while some didn’t come close to meeting the set expectations at all. With the NFL trade deadline looming on the horizon, we could see some wheeling and dealing, which will relocate players in exchange for valuable assets or vice versa. The list is composed […]

Will the Cleveland Browns trade David Njoku in the next two weeks? The fourth-year tight end certainly hopes they will. A league source told cleveland.com Monday that Njoku is still looking to be traded before the November 3rd trade deadline. Njoku originally asked to be traded back at the beginning of July, but then changed […]

The Cleveland Browns have activated tight end David Njoku from injured reserve, per the team’s website. Njoku left the team’s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens with a knee injury and was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 14. He was designated for return on Oct. 7 and will be in the lineup for Week […]

Not long ago, David Njoku requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2020 season. But it appears he’s had a change of heart. In a tweet on Saturday, Njoku backed down on his trade demand and expressed his commitment to the Browns this season. I’m all in Cleveland. Time to work. — […]

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has formally requested a trade. But head coach Kevin Stefanski is remaining steadfastly optimistic about his tight end’s future prospects in Cleveland. On Thursday, Stefanski indicated that he’s happy to welcome Njoku back into the locker room and is “excited to work with him.” “My stance hasn’t changed,’’ Stefanski […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to revamp their offense once again with the addition of tight end Austin Hooper in free agency. Unfortunately, it has since been followed up with rumors of tight end David Njoku’s request for a trade ahead of the 2020 NFL season. There has been some speculation regarding Njoku’s immediate future in […]

David Njoku has been in the center of headlines in the past week after publicly requesting a trade from the Cleveland Browns. The team and the player may not appear to be on the same page as of the moment. Since then, many teams have been linked to acquiring the services of the 23-year old […]

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has demanded a trade, but it seems the Dallas Cowboys are not as interested as previously believed. Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reported Friday the Cowboys were among the teams said to have interest in acquiring Njoku. Hearing the #Cowboys are one team that might have some interest in […]

David Njoku has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns and it remains to be seen what he’d command in a trade. In light of that, sources have told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that Njoku is expected to garner a fourth or fifth-round pick if he is traded. The Browns have known for about a year […]

There were reports on Friday from Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com that the Dallas Cowboys could be a possible suitor for David Njoku following his request to be traded from the Cleveland Browns. However, those reports have since been refuted by Sports Illustrated’s Mike Fisher. In the past month, the Cowboys have been rumored to […]

David Njoku has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns and there’s a certain team that could make a move for the former first-round pick. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the Dallas Cowboys have emerged as a possible trade destination for Njoku. On Friday, Njoku’s agent — Drew Rosenhaus — shared that his […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to shore up some serious firepower on offense once again this offseason. However, it appears they may be on the verge of losing one of their pieces in tight end David Njoku. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Njoku has requested a trade before training camp rolls around: Browns’ TE […]

David Njoku expected to have a break out year with the Cleveland Browns in 2019. But an injury prevented him from living up to the expectations that were given to him prior to the season. Following an injury-riddled season, Njoku’s No. 1 goal for 2020 is to remain healthy: “My No. 1 goal is to […]

Heading into the 2019 season, the hope was the Cleveland Browns would finally make it back to the playoffs, but that didn’t happen. Now the 2020 season is only a few months away, and the hope is again that the Browns can finally get back to the playoffs. To reach those goals they are going […]

The Cleveland Browns have exercised their fifth-year options on defensive lineman Myles Garrett and tight end David Njoku, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Both players are preparing to enter their fourth NFL seasons. Garrett is coming off of a wild 2019 campaign in which he played 10 games and registered […]

At the NFL Combine, new Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry promised to be aggressive in player acquisition. As free agency began at noon on Monday, the Browns agreed to terms with former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper on a four-year deal worth $44 million, making him the highest-paid TE in NFL history. Hooper […]

Could the Cleveland Browns potentially move on from tight end David Njoku this offseason? Jake Trotter of ESPN.com seems to think so. Trotter notes that Njoku, who missed much of the 2019 campaign with a broken hand and barely played even after returning from the injured reserve list, had fallen out of favor with the […]

The Cleveland Browns, after a disappointing 2019 campaign, are primed to go through an important offseason full of change. One of those changes could come at the risk of not making a certain change. Third-year tight end David Njoku isn’t sure if he will be back on the 2020 roster if head coach Freddie Kitchens […]