The nine catches David Njoku snagged were the most for a Browns tight end since Jordan Cameron in December of 2013.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski would praise Njoku's involvement in the run game, but his proficiency as a receiver is more likely what caused Clevland to sign the tight end to a four-year contract extension worth a maximum of $56.75 million with $28 million guaranteed. His annual average of $13.68 million made him the fifth highest-paid tight end in the league. In an arid tight end landscape, it would be wonderful to have Njoku as a fringe fantasy option for the rest of the season.

The suspension also includes a $5 million donation to charity. DeShaun Watson is scheduled to return to action in Week 13 against the Houston Texans.

Related Players: Jacoby Brissett, Amari Cooper, David Njoku, Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt

Watson remains borderline-undraftable in all but the deepest redraft leagues, and the entire skill position group should receive a downgrade with Jacoby Brissett in as quarterback. It's very possible that the team leans more run-heavy, which would benefit Nick Chubb, but if the offense as a whole is less efficient, that would presumably level out over the course of three-quarters of the season.

The Cleveland Browns and TE David Njoku have agreed to a 4-year extension.

Related Player: Harrison Bryant

The new contract makes Njoku the fifth-highest paid tight end in the NFL. Not bad work if you can get it. This deal also signals that Njoku is the TE1 in Cleveland and will leaned on as the team adjusts with an essentially new passing group. Cleveland's confidence in Njoku gives his re-draft and dynasty stocks a boost.

The Cleveland Browns are releasing TE Austin Hooper as a post-June-1 designation.

Related Players: David Njoku, Harrison Bryant

The writing was on the wall once Njoku was franchise tagged. Hooper earned his deal after a monster year with the Falcons and will now be looking to join a team that needs a tight end.

The Cleveland Browns have placed the franchise tag on TE David Njoku. They are the first team to place the tag on a player this offseason.

Related Player: Austin Hooper

If he plays on the tag and no long-term deal is signed, Njoku will make around $11 million. If a deal is signed and the tag if a placeholder, Austin Hooper could be looking for a new home.

Browns RB Kareem Hunt (ankle) and TE David Njoku (shoulder) are questionable for Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Browns TE David Njoku remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will not play Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Related Player: Austin Hooper

Hooper is the only Browns tight end that will be active amongst Hooper, Njoku, and Harrison Bryant. Hooper gets a boost against the Ravens defense that gives up yardage to tight ends.

Browns TE David Njoku will be placed on the COVID-19 reserve list later today.

Related players: Austin Hooper

As a result, Njoku's status for Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens is unclear. He'll of course need two negative tests in 24 hours assuming he's vaccinated. Hooper could get a bump in production if Njoku has to miss time.

In addition to Browns Baker Mayfield not being at practice in the early part open to the media, John Johnson III, JC Tretter, Malik Jackson and David Njoku also weren't there. Nick Chubb and Jack Conklin were back.

Related players: Case Keenum, D'Ernest Johnson

If Mayfield can't go in Week 8 with the shoulder injury, it would be Keenum getting the start as the Browns try to keep their season alive despite all kinds of injuries. The team would certainly get a boost with the return of Chubb at RB, likely sliding Johnson down to the RB2 role, which would seem to still have fantasy relevance as the Browns should remain run-heavy.

Browns TE David Njoku (knee) is questionable for Week 5's game at the Los Angeles Chargers according to Tom Withers of the Associated Press.

Related Player: Harrison Bryant

If Njoku misses Week 5, Harrison Bryant would run in two-tight end sets.