Impending free agent tight end David Njoku, who has played his first nine years in the NFL with the Browns, will not return to Cleveland in 2026.
Njoku wrote in an Instagram post Monday night that “the time for me to find a new home has come and all I can think of is just the gratefulness in my heart. The City of Cleveland will forever be home.”
Njoku is one of the most prolific pass catchers in Browns history, ranking second in team history in touchdown catches (34) and receptions (384) for a tight end, trailing only Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome.
However, Njoku has missed 11 games because of injury in the past two seasons. His production also dipped in 2025, finishing with 33 catches for 293 yards and four touchdowns. Njoku’s 8.9 yards per reception was the lowest in a season since he was limited to four games in 2017 because of injury.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. emerged as the Browns’ top target as a rookie, recording a team-high 72 receptions for 731 yards and six touchdowns.
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