Tight finish David Njoku received the long-term dedication he needed from the Cleveland Browns, agreeing to a four-year contract extension Friday, an individual conversant in the negotiations instructed The Related Press.
NFL Community reported the deal to be price $56.75 million over 4 years, with $28 million assured.
Njoku, who figures to have a extra outstanding position in Cleveland’s offense this season, will probably be among the many NFL’s highest-paid tight ends, mentioned the one who spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the perimeters have been nonetheless finalizing the bundle,
A primary-round decide in 2017, Njoku has had an eventful keep in Cleveland. Two years in the past, he requested to be traded however has since change into a reliable participant and now a core piece for a staff with Tremendous Bowl ambitions.
Njoku and the Browns couldn’t come to phrases on a long-term deal earlier than free company in March, so the staff used its $10.9 million franchise tag to retain the 25-year-old.
After catching 36 passes for 475 yards and a team-high 4 touchdowns final season, Njoku mentioned he hoped to play the remainder of his profession with the Browns.
He’ll seemingly be a significant goal this season after the Browns launched tight finish Austin Hooper through the offseason. Njoku has at all times been intriguing due to his measurement and pace and final season he lastly turned extra constant.
Njoku, who performed at Miami, has 148 profession receptions for 1,754 yards and 15 TDs in 5 seasons with Cleveland. He had his greatest season in 2018, catching 56 passes for 639 yards and 4 TDs.
Reporting by Related Press.
