David Njoku, Chargers reportedly agree to 1-year, $8 million after veteran TE hit free agency for first time

David Njoku, Chargers reportedly agree to 1-year deal after veteran TE hit free agency for first time

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 deal that could be worth as much as $8 million with the Chargers, where he’ll be a prime target for quarterback Justin Herbert.

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.

After posting a career year in 2023 that earned him his first Pro Bowl nod, Njoku has seen a decline in production over the past two seasons. He has played 23 total games, totaling 798 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in that span. In 2025, he missed five games with a knee injury, posting his lowest receiving-yard total (293 yards) since 2020.

In addition to injury, quarterback play for the Browns has no doubt had an effect on production for Njoku — and the team as a whole. Njoku caught touchdowns from 10 different quarterbacks over his nine seasons with the organization, including Kevin Hogan, DeShon Kizer, Baker Mayfield, , , , , , and Sheduer Sanders.