Tight end David Njoku agrees to deal with Chargers
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- David Njoku agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers reportedly worth up to $8 million, joining the team to strengthen their tight end position.
- Njoku, 29, spent his entire career with the Cleveland Browns and had a career-best 2023 season, earning a Pro Bowl nod with 81 catches, 882 yards, and six touchdowns.
- The Chargers, who lacked depth at tight end and cornerback after the draft, now have a complete tight end room with Njoku joining Charlie Kolar, Alec Ingold, and Oronde Gadsden.
- Chargers tight ends coach Chandler Henley highlighted Njoku’s experience, athleticism, red-zone receiving ability, and versatility as key assets that will complement the team's offense immediately.
- Njoku’s signing complicates Scott Matlock’s chances of making the 53-man roster, as Matlock is still developing as a fullback/tight end and struggles with lateral blocking and spatial awareness.