Chargers Agree to Terms With Pro Bowl TE David Njoku

The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly agreed to terms with former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku. The deal is one-year and worth up to $8 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Dec 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) walks off the field after the game against the Tennessee Titans at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Njoku spent all nine seasons of his NFL career with the Browns after the franchise drafted him out of Miami with the No. 29 overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Njoku’s best season was in 2023 when he earned his first Pro Bowl selection, catching a career-high 81 passes for 882 yards and six touchdowns. He finished his career with Cleveland ranking second in franchise history in touchdown catches (34) and receptions (384) for a tight end.

Njoku, who will turn 30 in July, visited the Chargers a week ago on May 4. He was one of the top veteran free agents on the market and also visited Baltimore Ravens in April, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Injuries have been an issue for Njoku over the last two seasons, causing him to miss 11 games across the 2024 and 2025 seasons. He also caught just 33 passes for 293 yards last season, which were his lowest statistics since the 2020 season.