Source: Browns, Njoku reach 4-yr., $56.75M deal

05/27/2022

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BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms on a new four-year deal with tight end David Njoku, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday.

The deal is worth $56.75 million, including $28 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The Browns placed the franchise tag on Njoku earlier this offseason and had until July 15 to agree to a long-term contract. Had they not, Njoku would’ve played the 2022 season on the franchise tender, which is worth $10.931 million, per a memo previously obtained by ESPN.

Njoku, 25, has totaled 148 receptions in five seasons with the Browns, including 36 for 475 yards and four touchdowns last season.

His best season came during quarterback Baker Mayfield’s rookie year in 2018, when he hauled in a career-best 56 catches for 639 yards. After being targeted 88 times that year, Njoku’s targets decreased over the past three seasons.

The Browns, however, are banking that Njoku will thrive moving forward with new quarterback Deshaun Watson.

According to ESPN Stats & Info, Njoku set career highs last year in yards per target and yards after catch per reception, showcasing the athleticism that made him the 29th overall pick in the 2017 Draft. Njoku ranked fourth in the league among tight ends in yards per target (9.0 yards) and tied for first in yards after the catch per target (6.7 yards).

NFL Network first reported the terms of Njoku’s extension.

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