TE David Njoku announces he's not re-signing with Browns after nine seasons: Time 'to find a new home'

David Njoku, a tight end who has spent the past nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns, announced his intention to leave the team as he becomes a free agent. Njoku shared his decision on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his time in Cleveland and stating his readiness to find a new team. Drafted 29th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, Njoku has played 118 games for the Browns, accumulating 384 receptions for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns. His standout season came in 2023 when he earned a Pro Bowl selection with career highs of 81 catches, 882 yards, and six touchdowns, despite the Browns employing five different quarterbacks that year.

After signing a four-year, $56.75 million extension in 2022, Njoku's performance declined due to injuries, missing 11 games in the following seasons. In the latest season, he recorded 33 catches for 293 yards and four touchdowns, as rookie Harold Fannin Jr. emerged