Veteran tight end David Njoku signs with LA Chargers after 9 seasons with Browns

TL;DR

David Njoku has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers after nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He is expected to enhance the Chargers' offense under new coordinator Mike McDaniel.

Key points

David Njoku signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers
He played nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns
Njoku had 384 receptions, 4,062 yards, and 34 touchdowns
He missed parts of the last two seasons due to injuries
Chargers are rebooting their offense under new coordinator Mike McDaniel

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Veteran tight end David Njoku agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday. Njoku spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns, earning one Pro Bowl selection while catching 384 passes for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns. He is second in Browns franchise history to Ozzie Newsome for catches and TDs among tight ends, but he became a free agent in February. Njoku missed significant parts of the past two seasons with injuries. He had 33 receptions for 293 yards and four touchdowns while appearing in 12 games last season. Njoku could be a major contributor for the Chargers, who are rebooting Justin Herbert's offense under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Three tight ends caught at least 15 passes in McDaniel’s offense with the Miami Dolphins last season. The Bolts' only major contributor to the passing game as a tight end last season was rookie Oronde Gadsden, the fifth-round pick who had 49 catches for 664 yards and three TDs. Veteran receiver Keenan Allen is still on the free-agent market, but starting receivers Ladd McConkey and are returning to a passing offense that ranked 18th in the NFL last season despite another strong effort from Herbert, who earned his second Pro Bowl selection. Los Angeles went 11-6 for the second straight season under head coach Jim Harbaugh but also lost in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year. \\_ AP NFL:

Q&A

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

David Njoku recorded 384 receptions for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns during his nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

How could David Njoku impact the Chargers' offense?

Njoku could be a key contributor to the Chargers' offense, especially under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who previously utilized multiple tight ends effectively.

Why did David Njoku become a free agent?

David Njoku became a free agent in February after missing significant parts of the past two seasons due to injuries.