Browns’ tight end David Njoku wants to leave the team, but that apparently has nothing to do with the city of Cleveland.
Njoku went on social media on Tuesday, writing that he loves the city of Cleveland with all his heart and that he appreciates everything they’ve done for him.
This tweet comes weeks after Njoku officially asked Browns to trade him. The 24-year-old former first-round pick reportedly feels the change of scenery would be the best option for his career moving forward.
Despite showing promise, David Njoku failed to reach his potential in the NFL so far. Njoku had 56 receptions for 639 yards and four touchdowns in 2018, but then followed that up with just five catches in four games last season. He missed the remaining five with a broken wrist.
Njoku is facing tough competition for snaps this season, which is why he probably wants out. Browns acquired Pro Bowl TE Austin Hooper in free agency and then drafted Florida Atlantic’s Harrison Bryant in the fourth round of 2020 NFL Draft.
Still, Cleveland doesn’t seem in a hurry to move Njoku. They have him under contract for two more years and apparently won’t trade him unless they receive a satisfying offer.
