It’s been a crazy offseason for Browns tight end David Njoku. Coming off an injury-ravaged season, Njoku is adapting to another coaching and front office change in Cleveland. When he changed representation earlier this summer, his new agent instantly demanded a trade out of town. He also just became a father.
Njoku has personally walked back the trade request. He got a chance to do it once again in a Zoom session before Tuesday’s practice session, and “Chief” reiterated he is fully bought into being the best Browns player he can be in 2020.
“I just think it’s in my best interest for the time being to stay here and do what I can to help the team,” Njoku said. He later followed with a definitive,
“Yes, I want to be here long-term.”
Njoku is also excited to work with new teammate Austin Hooper.
“He’s an awesome person,” Njoku said when asked about Hooper. “We’re excited to do this together side-by-side and attack this year.”
The two-TE attack is the base offense of new head coach Kevin Stefanski and there should be ample opportunity for both Hooper and Njoku to get a lot of catches.
