David Njoku injury update: Browns TE questionable vs. Ravens with burn injuries, enters stadium wearing mask

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku was a late edition to the injury report by the team after he suffered burn injuries to his face and arm during a household incident late in the week. The injuries were caused by a fire pit in his backyards, according to NFL Media. His agent said the 27-year-old is “OK” after the accident and thanked everyone for reaching out. 

Njoku is listed as questionable, but he indicated on social media that he still plans to suit up to play. Njoku entered Cleveland Browns Stadium Sunday morning donning a beige mask and coat.

So far this season, Njoku has 10 catches for 92 yards and has been a useful blocker for the offense. He finished the 2022 season with a career-high 58 receptions for the second-most yards in his career (628). He also tied his career high in touchdowns with four.

If Njoku is limited in any way in this game, fellow tight ends Jordan Akins and Harrison Bryant will have to step up. Cleveland also activated tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden off its practice squad as additional depth.

The Browns and Ravens both come into the contest standing at 2-1, with both in a tie for the top spot in the AFC North along with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cleveland also has it’s bye week in Week 5, so Njoku will have time to recover whether or not he does take the field on Sunday.