Rookie TE David Njoku says he plans to play vs Giants on Monday after missing preseason opener (back)
— Patrick Maks (@maksimuspatrick) August 16, 2017
Njoku reportedly had some drop issues in camp, but his athleticism is hard to match. Since the team released Gary Barnidge not long after selecting Njoku, he’s been the presumed starter.
.@bosweiler17 ➡️ @David_Njoku80 for 6️⃣!#BrownsCamp pic.twitter.com/mEeTxpPAug
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 14, 2017
Njoku flashes the ability to eventually become a dynamic pass catcher, but he’s still raw. Even so, he’s a strong candidate to become a safety blanket for whichever quarterback is under center in Cleveland.
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