David Njoku Fantasy TE
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| Height / Weight | 6'4" / 246 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Jul 10, 1996(26) |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Experience | 3 Years |
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David Njoku NEWS
David Njoku Removed From Injury Report, Will Play In Week 14
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) was removed from his team's final injury report on Friday ahead of a Week 14 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Njoku missed Week 13 with the injury but will suit up for his first game with Deshaun Watson as his quarterback in Week 14. On Friday, head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters, "Dave's (Njoku) looked like himself. He looks good." The Bengals are allowing the 14th-fewest fantasy points per game to the tight end position in 2022. Njoku missed the game with an ankle injury when these two teams met previously, back in Week 8. Treat him as a low-end TE1 heading into Week 14.
Dec 9, 2022 • 9:36 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku, David Bell Limited Wednesday
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) and rookie wide receiver David Bell (thumb) were both listed as limited for Wednesday's practice. Njoku missed the Week 13 win over the Houston Texans and has missed three of the last six games due to two separate knee injuries. But the 26-year-old is expected to play this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he should operate as a low-end TE1 for fantasy managers. With Njoku out last Sunday, Harrison Bryant caught his only target for six yards. Bell failed to reel in his only target before getting injured in Week 13, but the 21-year-old rookie appears to be on the right track to play this weekend. Bell has just 20 catches for 169 yards and no touchdowns in his first NFL season, so he's not a realistic fantasy option if he's active.
Dec 8, 2022 • 6:16 AM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Ready To Play
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) missed last week's 27-14 win over the Houston Texans. However, the star tight end says he's good to go this week for the team's critical AFC North matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The former first-round pick added that he's very excited to play with Deshaun Watson after missing the quarterback's season debut last week. Njoku has been a consistent tight end for fantasy players this season, averaging 8.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, the Bengals have surrendered six receptions and at least 65 receiving yards to tight ends in three straight contests.
Dec 7, 2022 • 7:03 PM | RotoBallerBrowns Expect David Njoku To Play In Week 14
The Cleveland Browns' plan is to have tight end David Njoku (knee) practice this week and play in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals after he missed last week's win over the Houston Texans, according to a league source. Njoku has missed three games this year due to two separate knee issues, but it looks like he'll be back for fantasy managers as a TE1 option this weekend. We'll keep an eye on the 26-year-old's practice status this week, but fantasy managers could get him back in the final week before the playoffs begin in most fantasy leagues. The former first-rounder has been a decent low-end TE1 in 2022 with 41 catches for 464 yards and two touchdowns in nine games.
Dec 6, 2022 • 7:57 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Ruled Out Against Texans
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) has officially been ruled out for the Week 13 game against the Houston Texans. Njoku missed practice all week with a new knee injury than the one that sidelined him for a few games earlier this season. There's a chance he could miss time beyond this weekend. With the 26-year-old officially out this weekend, quarterback Deshaun Watson will be looking to tight ends Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown in his season debut against his former team. Neither Bryant nor Brown make for very attractive streaming tight ends in fantasy. Bryant is probably the better bet for production on Sunday, but he has just 23 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown on 33 targets in 11 games in 2022.
Dec 2, 2022 • 5:41 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Unlikely To Play In Week 13
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) still is not practicing on Friday and is likely to miss the Week 13 game against the Houston Texans. Njoku is dealing with a new knee injury than the one that sidelined him for a few games earlier this year, and fantasy managers should move him to their benches for the weekend. It sounds like he'll eventually be ruled out or listed as doubtful for this Sunday's game. With Njoku unlikely to play, Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown will see added playing time for the Browns in quarterback Deshaun Watson's season debut. Bryant and Brown will be desperation low-end TE2 options for fantasy managers.
Dec 2, 2022 • 5:10 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku In Danger Of Missing Week 13
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. On top of it, Njoku is also dealing with a new knee injury than the one that caused him to miss several games earlier this season. He could still return to practice on Friday and have a shot at playing in Week 13 against the Houston Texans, but it's not looking good right now. Fantasy managers that were planning on starting him this weekend should be looking for backup options at this time. If the 26-year-old cannot play, Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown would see more usage at the position in quarterback Deshaun Watson's season debut against his old squad.
Dec 2, 2022 • 12:59 AM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Dealing With New Knee Injury
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that tight end David Njoku's knee injury is different than the one he missed practice time with last week. He will continue to work through it this week and isn't being ruled out for Week 13 against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Njoku officially missed practice on Wednesday and could be questionable for this weekend. If he's limited or out, Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown would see more playing time for Cleveland but won't be very attractive fantasy streamers at the position. Njoku had just 29 yards on five catches in last week's overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and found the end zone for the second time this year. If he's active, he'll be a midrange TE1 in fantasy with more upside now that quarterback Deshaun Watson is back.
Dec 1, 2022 • 3:20 AM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku's Snap Count Uncertain Versus Buccaneers
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle/knee) will play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12, but it's unclear whether or not he'll be on a snap count like he was last week against the Buffalo Bills. Njoku played just 28 snaps to Harrison Bryant's 55 in that game and caught just two passes for 17 yards. With all that said, risk is baked into his Week 12 fantasy outlook. If he plays the full complement of snaps, his upside has proven to be high. Ultimately, the tight end position is extra scarce this season with a ton of key injuries, so the risk is probably worth it in Week 12.
Nov 25, 2022 • 6:43 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Not At Practice Wednesday
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle, knee) missed Wednesday's practice as his team began preparations to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Njoku missed games in Weeks 8 and 10 with a bye week in between with an ankle injury, but the knee issue is a new injury for the breakout star. If he is able to suit up in Week 12, Njoku would draw an excellent matchup against a Tampa Bay defense that is allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends in 2022. Keep an eye on the practice reports from Thursday and Friday to see what Njoku's chances of playing are in Week 12. If he suits up, consider him a low-end TE1.
Nov 24, 2022 • 1:25 AM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Active For Week 11
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) is officially active for Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. Njoku returns following a two-game absence. He has hauled in 34 passes for 418 yards and one touchdown through seven games this season, giving him plenty of appeal as a mid-to-low TE1 in fantasy football this week. His value should only rise when Deshaun Watson takes over in Week 12.
Nov 20, 2022 • 4:33 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Questionable To Play
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) is currently considered questionable for the Week 11 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The good news is, Njoku was able to return to the practice field on Thursday. That is a step in the right direction with Njoku being sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 7. The 26-year-old was in the middle of a breakout campaign before going down with this injury. That being said, fantasy managers should hold to hold him through this issue. He could be a risky play this week because he probably won't be 100 percent and the Bills have an above average defense. Although, Njoku should still be able to produce low-end TE1 value, assuming he's able to play.
Nov 18, 2022 • 5:55 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Returns To Practice
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) returned to the practice field on Thursday. It's unclear if Njoku was able to put in a full practice or if he was just limited, but either way, his return gives him a chance to play in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. Thursday was Njoku's first practice since he suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 7. The 26-year-old was having a breakout season before his ankle injury, catching 34 of his 42 targets for 418 yards and a touchdown, so he should remain rostered in all leagues. Njoku will be extra risky as a TE1 if he plays at less than 100 percent this weekend, especially on the road against a strong Bills defense in what is expected to be a snowstorm.
Nov 17, 2022 • 7:33 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Misses Wednesday's Practice
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) didn't practice on Wednesday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 7. It's not a good sign for his availability in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills, but Njoku also has two more days to try and get back on the practice field. The 26-year-old deserves to be stashed in all fantasy formats while he's injured, as he was having a breakout season for the Browns before his injury. If Njoku misses another contest, Harrison Bryant and Pharaoh Brown will continue to see more playing time. Bryant is the one worth streaming as a TE2 with touchdown upside after he found the end zone for the first time this year in Week 10 on three catches for 15 yards.
Nov 17, 2022 • 12:51 AM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Ruled Out Against Dolphins
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins. Njoku hasn't practiced or played since suffering a high left-ankle sprain in Week 7, and he won't be able to return this weekend after resting up during last week's bye. The 26-year-old will have to return to the practice field next week in order to have a shot to suit up in Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he missed another week. In Njoku's absence in Week 8, Harrison Bryant played 74 percent of the offensive snaps but wasn't targeted at all in the passing game. Fantasy managers should ignore Bryant again this weekend. Receivers Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones will likely benefit from more targets in the passing game with Njoku out again.
Nov 11, 2022 • 5:55 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Remains Out Of Practice
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. This marks back-to-back days that Njoku has been unable to get on the practice field. At this point, it seems unlikely that Njoku is going to suit up for the Week 10 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Fantasy managers should keep an IR spot open for Njoku as he is trending in the wrong direction. Harrison Bryant would start in his place, but he doesn't offer much streaming value.
Nov 10, 2022 • 11:57 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Misses Practice To Start The Week
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) did not take part in the team's practice on Wednesday. Njoku himself expected to be available to play in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins, but the team is pumping the brakes on his return after he missed Week 8. There remains a strong chance that he will miss a second straight game this Sunday. The 26-year-old will probably need to put in a full practice later this week to have a realistic shot at returning against Miami. Fantasy managers must have a backup plan in place yet again. With Njoku out in Week 8, neither Harrison Bryant nor Pharaoh Brown recorded a catch in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Keep Njoku stashed in all fantasy leagues while he's injured.
Nov 10, 2022 • 12:05 AM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Hopeful To Play Against Dolphins
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) is hopeful he can return to the field for the team's Week 10 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Njoku missed Week 8 against the Bengals before Cleveland went on a bye week, but if he plays Sunday, he's a top-tier starter in a favorable matchup for tight ends. Cole Kmet just posted two touchdowns against Miami, so it won't be surprising if Njoku has a strong game. Njoku was a top-five fantasy tight end before suffering the injury.
Nov 7, 2022 • 7:05 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Ruled Out For Monday Night Game
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) has officially been ruled out in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. As expected, Njoku wasn't able to practice all week after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The good news for Njoku's fantasy managers is that the Browns have their bye in Week 9, so there's a chance he could be ready to return to the field in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins. Continue to stash him in all formats for now. In Njoku's absence on Monday, Harrison Bryant will take on a bigger pass-catching role in Cleveland's offense, and he'll have some TE2 streaming appeal as a result.
Oct 29, 2022 • 4:57 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Not At Friday's Practice
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) was not spotted at practice Friday, and his availability for Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals is very much in doubt. Since Njoku was seen wearing a walking boot after the loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7, there have been conflicting reports of how long he could be out. His range is somewhere between 2-5 weeks, so it'll be a surprise if he plays Monday. Harrison Bryant can be used as a decent tight-end streaming play in his absence.
Oct 28, 2022 • 6:08 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Says He's Feeling Better
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) said his high-ankle sprain is feeling better every day and said, "we'll see," when asked about whether he'll play in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Njoku was diagnosed with a left high-ankle sprain on Monday and is expected to miss anywhere from two to five weeks, so it's highly unlikely that he'll suit up on Halloween night this week. The 26-year-old was seen in a walking boot after last Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Fantasy managers should keep him stashed but should already have another option in place at the TE position. With Njoku likely to miss multiple weeks, Harrison Bryant should step into the to pass-catching role in Cleveland, making him a potential TE2 streamer.
Oct 27, 2022 • 4:18 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Expected To Miss 2-5 Weeks
Updating a previous report, further testing showed that Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He will not require surgery but is expected to be out for two to five weeks, according to a source. It's a tough break for Njoku and his fantasy managers, as the 26-year-old was in the midst of a breakout season for Cleveland, catching 34 of his 42 targets for 418 yards and a touchdown in seven games. He's worth stashing in an Injured Reserve spot if you have the roster space. Harrison Bryant will now take on a much bigger pass-catching role with Njoku sidelined, but he'll merely be a TE2 streamer in Cleveland's run-first offense.
Oct 24, 2022 • 5:01 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Considered Week-To-Week
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that tight end David Njoku (ankle) is week-to-week after injuring his left ankle in the Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Fellow tight end Pharaoh Brown is also in the concussion protocol. Njoku was seen in a walking boot and using crutches after Sunday's game, so there's a good chance he won't be active in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals next Monday night. Fantasy managers need to formulate a backup plan for next weekend if they've been using the 26-year-old as their starting tight end. If Njoku misses any time, Harrison Bryant should see more targets in the passing game as a TE2 streamer in deeper leagues in this run-first offense.
Oct 24, 2022 • 4:49 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku's Injury Not Considered Significant
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) was seen in a walking boot following the team's Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and is reportedly dealing with an ankle sprain that "isn't serious." Tests early this week will help determine Njoku's availability for Week 8, but the good news is that the talented tight end should avoid a multi-game absence with Cleveland's bye coming in Week 9. With the Browns playing next Monday night, Njoku will have over a week to recover, so fantasy managers should monitor practice reports to see his chances of suiting up. If the Browns decide to hold him before the Week 9 bye, Harrison Bryant could be nice bye-week streamer in deeper leagues.
Oct 24, 2022 • 1:09 AM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Wearing A Walking Boot
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) was observed wearing a walking boot after Sunday's loss to the Ravens. He suffered a left ankle injury in the third quarter and did not return. The 26-year-old looked good in Week 7 before going down, catching all seven of his targets for 71 yards. Fortunately, the Browns won't play again until the AFC North encounter with the Bengals on Monday night, so barring anything serious, he has a better chance of suiting up with an extra day to rest.
Oct 23, 2022 • 10:23 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Done For The Day
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens. He hauled in all seven of his targets for 71 yards before exiting. Promising second-year tight end Harrison Bryant will play more snaps for the duration of Njoku's absence.
Oct 23, 2022 • 7:11 PM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Cleared To Play In Week 4
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) missed practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday, but got in a full practice on Friday and was removed from the team's final injury report. He will suit up against an Atlanta Falcons defense that is allowing the sixth-most passing yards per game through three weeks. Njoku was quiet to start the season but exploded for nine receptions, 89 yards, and a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. He trails only Amari Cooper on the Browns in targets and will look to stay heavily involved as a solid fantasy TE1 in Week 4.
Oct 1, 2022 • 1:16 AM | RotoBallerDavid Njoku Sits Out Thursday's Practice
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) didn't suit up for practice on Thursday. He was officially listed on the injury report with a knee injury. However, it sounds like this was more of a rest day for Njoku. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about Njoku going forward. He should be fine for the Week 4 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. He could push his way into the TE1 picture, assuming he continues to play well.
Sep 29, 2022 • 10:11 PM | RotoBaller
