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Why Browns parted ways with David Njoku for free agent signing with Chargers
TL;DR
David Njoku has signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers after parting ways with the Cleveland Browns. This marks a significant change for the tight end, who had spent his entire career with the Browns.
Key points
- David Njoku signed with the Los Angeles Chargers
- Contract worth $8 million for one year
- Previously played for the Cleveland Browns
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David Njoku had only ever played for the Cleveland Browns.
But in the 2026 NFL season, the athletic tight end will be a member of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Njoku has signed a one-year free agent contract with the Chargers that's worth $8 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The news was reported first thing Monday morning.
The 29-year old Njoku was a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Miami. He's coming off a quiet season of 33 catches for 293 yards and four touchdowns.
In his nine-year Browns tenure, he had 384 catches for 4,062 yards and 34 TDs.
Now, he heads to the Chargers to join talented QB Justin Herbert.
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Why did the Browns release David Njoku?
The Browns parted ways with David Njoku to make room for a free agent signing, allowing him to join the Los Angeles Chargers.
What is the value of David Njoku's contract with the Chargers?
David Njoku's contract with the Chargers is worth $8 million for one year.
How long did David Njoku play for the Cleveland Browns?
David Njoku played his entire career with the Cleveland Browns before signing with the Chargers.