The Cleveland Browns were without their Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku a week ago against the Kansas City Chiefs and may be without him again in this Week 16 showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Dealing with a hamstring injury, Njoku was limited in practice this week, even missing some time on the practice field. Returning to practice at the end of the week, the Browns have listed Njoku as questionable against the Bengals.
Find out everything you need to know about Njoku’s gameday status in Week 16!
David Njoku injury update
The Browns have listed Njoku as questionable in this game against the Bengals. After missing last week against the Kansas City Chiefs, Njoku did practice on Friday as the Browns prepared for their AFC North rival.
Njoku has been a tough player who has played through high ankle sprains and severe burns on his skin, so if Njoku can go he is going to play.
How long will David Njoku be out?
Hopefully, Njoku will be able to go in this game against the Bengals. After a Pro Bowl season a year ago, Njoku would be on pace for another one if he had not dealt with injuries this season for the Browns.
At the end of the day, Njoku remains a long-term piece to the Browns so there is nothing to evaluate about his future with the team down the stretch. If he needs to rest the last few weeks of a lost season as the Browns sit at 3-11, it would not hurt his future in Cleveland.
Browns Tight End depth chart
If Njoku cannot go, it will once again be Jordan Akins getting the bulk of the tight end snaps for the Browns. He brings a receiving threat as a former basketball player at the University of Central Florida but is not much of a blocker.
The Browns also have tight ends Geoff Swaim and Blaker Whiteheart as depth at the tight end position on the roster as well.
