Vambo Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Browns' David Njoku designated to return from injured reserve, will practice Wednesday https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/browns-david-njoku-designated-to-return-from-injured-reserve-will-practice-wednesday/ The Cleveland Browns have designated tight end David Njoku to return from injured reserve. The team had already cleared a roster spot Tuesday when safety Morgan Burnett was placed on injured reserve with an achilles injury so it suggests that he will play this weekend. Njoku will return to practice Wednesday but his status for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins is unclear. "We have to get him on the football field and see where he is. I do not know that to be fact right now. I would like to see where he is at conditioning, physically and mentally. There are a lot of things that go into that," head coach Freddie Kitchens said Monday. The Browns have 21 days to activate Njoku or he must return to the injured reserve for the remainder of the season. The No. 29 overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft suffered a fractured wrist in Week 2 against the New York Jets. He was added to the injured reserve four days later. In those two games prior to injury, he recorded four receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown. Njoku recorded 88 receptions for 1,025 yards and eight touchdowns through his first two seasons. His contribution to the pass attack nearly doubled last season and his commitment to blocking had increased in the offseason prior to the 2019 regular season. He is close to becoming the well-rounded tight end that Freddie Kitchens' offense desperately needs. Undrafted rookie tight end Stephen Carlson made what turned out to be the game-clinching touchdown reception on Thursday Night Football against the Steelers. Cleveland -- winners of their last two -- has run their offense through the tight ends and running backs despite the presence of star wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. The team has so many offensive weapons that is reasonable to question how all of them will get the touches they deserve. Running back Nick Chubb became the first NFL player to 1,000 rushing yards this season and fellow running back Kareem Hunt has been creatively integrated into the offense as well since returning from suspension two games ago. Burnett played a big part in the Thursday Night Football victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, who he had played for the previous season. The league allows teams to activate two players from the injured reserve each year. Cleveland has now exhausted their two exemptions after the return of offensive guard Drew Forbes, who was announced Nov. 14, and now Njoku, which means that players like outside linebacker Christian Kirksey are officially done for the season. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Not gonna expect a whole lot from him right off the bat... He's a pretty good kid.. we'll see how he's taken care of himself.. Any talent with fresh legs is welcome back..This should only help Baker... I hope his upward trajectory (Bakers) been on continues... God knows we need it,,Its gonna be tough without MG and Larry O.. But I'm hoping this adds a sense of urgency to our defense in general... This will be a true test of "Team Effort " in the coming weeks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hx214 Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 I’d bring him back this week, even if it was just for Redzone plays. At least he is a jump ball threat (if he doesn’t get undercut...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorsRpussies Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, hx214 said: I’d bring him back this week, even if it was just for Redzone plays. At least he is a jump ball threat (if he doesn’t get undercut...) Still shocked that nothing was called on that dirty play. He got concussed and broke his hand and flag wasn't even thrown. Dude was my starting TE in fantasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, WarriorsRpussies said: the only defenseless wide receivers are apparently with Troy Vincent's, Goodhell's, and some NFL refs' favorite Superbowl $$$$$$$$$$$ making teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorsRpussies Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, calfoxwc said: the only defenseless wide receivers are apparently with Troy Vincent's, Goodhell's, and some NFL refs' favorite Superbowl $$$$$$$$$$$ making teams. It's insane how terrible the rules and the refs are. I personally think the defenseless rule is a crock of shit but apparently the rules don't apply/help the Browns. Another example is when Baker got drilled in the head and those assholes had to balls to pick the flag up but when it's someone like Tom Brady happens to gets hit in the shoulder pads and it's an automatic 15. Complete an utter Bull-shit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 6 hours ago, Vambo said: David Njoku designated to return from injured reserve Can he rush the passer? ....but seriously, good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hx214 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 15 hours ago, Orion said: Can he rush the passer? ....but seriously, good to hear. Avery can. He can fill in. Oh wait.... we traded him for some extra footballs and some big league chew.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 51 minutes ago, hx214 said: Avery can. He can fill in. Oh wait.... we traded him for some extra footballs and some big league chew.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 8 hours ago, hx214 said: Avery can. He can fill in. Oh wait.... we traded him for some extra footballs and some big league chew.... I forget, did we ever find out exactly what we got for him? Browns receive: 2021 undisclosed draft pick Eagles receive: DE/LB Genard Avery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hx214 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Orion said: I forget, did we ever find out exactly what we got for him? Browns receive: 2021 undisclosed draft pick Eagles receive: DE/LB Genard Avery I read somewhere it’s a 4th rounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoeticG Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Finally! It looks like Chief David Njoku just might be active against the Bengals. Then we'll really get to see this offense shine. He's our big target. With Landry and OBJ both standing at 5'11 or 5'10, Njoku give defense's a BIG PROBLEM to worry about come gameday. It's on like donkey kong now brother. Gotta win out and we just pulled out the big guns. DAWG CHECK!!! https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/12/david-njoku-hungry-to-face-the-bengals-sunday-and-expects-to-be-active-olivier-vernon-idle-friday-but-hopeful.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfooldoug Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 Sounds to me that this will be his last game in orange and brown. Dorsey isn’t real keen on his fundamentals, especially blocking. He’s a goner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 2 hours ago, flyingfooldoug said: Sounds to me that this will be his last game in orange and brown. Dorsey isn’t real keen on his fundamentals, especially blocking. He’s a goner He's on a very friendly contract next year. Maybe he will outlast Dorsey: Two NFL sources told me last night that they expect more than just a head coaching change in Cleveland. --Michael Lombardi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, Zombo said: He's on a very friendly contract next year. Maybe he will outlast Dorsey: Two NFL sources told me last night that they expect more than just a head coaching change in Cleveland. --Michael Lombardi I doubt Lombardi would ever make something up to make the team that fired him look bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiamat63 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 LOLBardi is as bad a source as he is a talent evaluator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vambo Posted December 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 On 12/6/2019 at 6:50 PM, PoeticG said: Finally! It looks like Chief David Njoku just might be active against the Bengals. Then we'll really get to see this offense shine. He's our big target. With Landry and OBJ both standing at 5'11 or 5'10, Njoku give defense's a BIG PROBLEM to worry about come gameday. It's on like donkey kong now brother. Gotta win out and we just pulled out the big guns. DAWG CHECK!!! https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/12/david-njoku-hungry-to-face-the-bengals-sunday-and-expects-to-be-active-olivier-vernon-idle-friday-but-hopeful.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SdBacker80 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 2:57 PM, hx214 said: I read somewhere it’s a 4th rounder I would take a 4th round pick for Njoku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SdBacker80 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 5 hours ago, flyingfooldoug said: Sounds to me that this will be his last game in orange and brown. Dorsey isn’t real keen on his fundamentals, especially blocking. He’s a goner Just as the sun rises He’s good for a drop, a crucial missed block and dumb penalty each game. The size and speed are obvious. We need a football guy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfooldoug Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 1 hour ago, SdBacker80 said: Just as the sun rises He’s good for a drop, a crucial missed block and dumb penalty each game. The size and speed are obvious. We need a football guy though When you drop one for a turnover, then the coach gives you hell for it.... probably a bad idea to bitch back. If Fat Freddy returns, it’s a lock Dave won’t be here. Doubtful regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hx214 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 2 hours ago, SdBacker80 said: I would take a 4th round pick for Njoku I’ll pass on that. This entire offense this season has been putrid. I’ll hold on to one of my former 1st rounders and figure out how to use a big body, athletic player. But I’m not a worthless head coach who can’t figure out how to use my players either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggins7919 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 54 minutes ago, hx214 said: I’ll pass on that. This entire offense this season has been putrid. I’ll hold on to one of my former 1st rounders and figure out how to use a big body, athletic player. But I’m not a worthless head coach who can’t figure out how to use my players either. Do we have any ideas why Njoku is a healthy scratch? Wtf is going on? Higgins too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SdBacker80 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 1 hour ago, hx214 said: I’ll pass on that. This entire offense this season has been putrid. I’ll hold on to one of my former 1st rounders and figure out how to use a big body, athletic player. But I’m not a worthless head coach who can’t figure out how to use my players either. He’s Either Hurt...he’s unused...or ineffective. sooner or later big body athlete needs to convert God given talent to first round production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SdBacker80 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, jiggins7919 said: Do we have any ideas why Njoku is a healthy scratch? Wtf is going on? Higgins too? Higgins is the true mystery. He served as a security blanket all last year. We have guys like K Hodge getting his touches 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggins7919 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 29 minutes ago, SdBacker80 said: Higgins is the true mystery. He served as a security blanket all last year. We have guys like K Hodge getting his touches Yeah, but I THINK I understand this one. I think Higgins and Freddie got into it a while ago about Higgins being healthy and when he should have returned. Sounds like it just escalated. But why cut off your nose despite your face if you're Kitchens? Wouldn't that help your offense and your struggling QB to play Higgins and/or Njoku? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 7 hours ago, Zombo said: He's on a very friendly contract next year. Maybe he will outlast Dorsey: Two NFL sources told me last night that they expect more than just a head coaching change in Cleveland. --Michael Lombardi Uhh, if Lombardi says anything, expect the exact opposite. Unless he is just talking about the DC.....that makes sense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SdBacker80 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 2 hours ago, jiggins7919 said: Yeah, but I THINK I understand this one. I think Higgins and Freddie got into it a while ago about Higgins being healthy and when he should have returned. Sounds like it just escalated. But why cut off your nose despite your face if you're Kitchens? Wouldn't that help your offense and your struggling QB to play Higgins and/or Njoku? Exactly the type of pettiness that a one and done coach would exhibit. Its okay to punish but punish hard and then move on. Another example of poor leadership here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Zombo said: Two NFL sources told me last night that they expect more than just a head coaching change in Cleveland. --Michael Lombardi Ahh....the great Mike Lombotomy speaks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Mike Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Who knows what may happen, but I'm not hanging my hat on ANYTHING coming from Lombardi. Mike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Anything coming out of the Lombardi camp comes with a heaping helping of sour grapes... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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