Cleveland Browns News: David Njoku contract now guaranteed
By Randy Gurzi
The Daily Dawg Tags bring you all the Cleveland Browns news you need to know, including David Njoku’s contract becoming guaranteed
Last season, the Cleveland Browns decided to add a couple of tight ends, which didn’t sit well with David Njoku at first. That’s understandable since they gave Austin Hooper a massive contract then spent a fourth-round pick on one of the more productive collegiate tight ends, Harrison Bryant.
Njoku asked to be traded but rescinded the request and played for the Browns in 2020. He looked to be the best at the position but still struggled to see the field.
So far in the 2021 offseason, things have been quiet for Njoku but he was in the news on Wednesday. That was due to the fact that his contract became fully guaranteed once the new year kicked off and he was still on the roster.
That story and more can be found in today’s Daily Dawg Tags.
Cleveland Browns News
"“Browns tight end David Njoku tweeted a clip of Leo DeCaprio making a toast as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby right at 4 p.m.The meme was a nod to the fact that Njoku’s fifth-year option tender for 2021 worth $6.013 million became guaranteed at that moment, when the NFL league year opened.”"
David Njoku asked for a trade last season but the Browns have said they have plans for him. Apparently, that remains true as he’s still on the roster and just got his fifth-year fully guaranteed.
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