David Njoku designated for return from I.R., back at practice

Good news on the injury front. Browns tight end David Njoku is back at practice and has been designated for return from injured reserve.

Coach Freddie Kitchens made that declaration during his meeting with the media on Wednesday. Per Kitchens, Njoku has been cleared for full contact and will be a full participant in the practice sessions leading into the Week 12 visit from the Miami Dolphins.

Njoku has been on I.R. since suffering a broken wrist and a concussion in the Week 2 win over the New York Jets. He eschewed surgery on the wrist with an eye towards returning after missing the mandatory eight games.

The Browns have up to three weeks to activate Njoku from I.R. now that he has been designated to return. They could do so as soon as this week, and with Larry Ogunjobi on suspension and Morgan Burnett now on I.R. they have the open roster space to activate Njoku immediately.

#Browns Kitchens said he won't know if Njoku can help the offense this week until he sees him at practice and sees what kind of shape he is in.

— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham) November 20, 2019