Chargers Sign TE David Njoku to 1-Year, Up to $8M Deal

The Los Angeles Chargers signed veteran tight end David Njoku to a one-year contract worth up to $8 million on Monday, adding a proven pass catcher to their revamped offense.

Njoku's agent, Malki Kawa, confirmed the deal on social media, while NFL Network's Ian Rapoport first reported the agreement. The 29-year-old spent nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns after they selected him 29th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. He completed a four-year extension signed in 2022, valued at approximately $56.7 million, which the Browns later restructured before designating him a post-June 1 release this offseason.

In his final season with Cleveland in 2025, Njoku appeared in 12 games, hampered by knee injuries that caused him to miss five contests. He recorded 33 receptions for 293 yards and four touchdowns on 48 targets, operating in a reduced role alongside rookie Harold Fannin Jr., who emerged as a key contributor. Njoku's career totals stand at 384 catches for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns across his first 118 appearances. His standout 2023 campaign earned Pro Bowl honors, with career highs of 81 receptions, 882 yards and six scores in 16 starts.

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