Former Browns TE David Njoku taking free agent visit with AFC competitor

TL;DR

David Njoku, former tight end for the Cleveland Browns, is visiting the Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent. He previously said goodbye to the Browns and has also met with the Baltimore Ravens during the offseason.

Key points

David Njoku is a former tight end for the Cleveland Browns
He is now a free agent visiting the Los Angeles Chargers
Njoku previously visited the Baltimore Ravens
He played 118 games for the Browns with 384 receptions
Njoku's performance declined in the last two seasons

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Shedeur Sanders #12 celebrates with David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns after his touchdown pass during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just before the 2026 NFL offseason, TE **David Njoku** said goodbye to the fans and city of the only team he has ever played with at the pro level. The Cleveland Browns have also seemed to move forward with TE **Harold Fannin Jr.** as the primary tight end, while adding a number of receivers and tight ends in the 2026 NFL draft. Njoku had a unique bond with the Cleveland fanbase. This offseason, Njoku has been the victim of an elaborate identity fraud, has taken a visit with the Baltimore Ravens, but . The former Browns tight end is now taking a visit with the : In nine seasons in Cleveland, Njoku played in 118 games, with 88 starts. The former first-round pick has caught 384 passes for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns. The last two seasons, Njoku’s yards per catch dropped under 10 after four straight seasons above that mark.

Q&A

Why did David Njoku leave the Cleveland Browns?

David Njoku left the Cleveland Browns as the team has moved forward with a new primary tight end and added other receivers and tight ends during the offseason.

What are David Njoku's career stats with the Cleveland Browns?

During his nine seasons with the Browns, David Njoku played 118 games, starting 88, and recorded 384 receptions for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns.

Which teams has David Njoku visited as a free agent?

David Njoku has visited the Baltimore Ravens and is currently taking a visit with the Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent.