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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on David Njoku
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about David Njoku
NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Njoku was injured on Sunday and placed on injured reserve on Monday, removing him from fantasy consideration for the immediate future.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Njoku had a dropped pass in Week 2 that resulted in one of Herbert's two interceptions, contributing to the Chargers' offensive struggles and the team's 0-2 start.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Njoku is looking at an extended absence after being carted from the field in the team's Week 2 loss to the Raiders.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Njoku is looking at an extended absence after being carted from the field in Week 2 with a fibula injury. With both Njoku and Charled Kolar on injured reserve, only Oronde Gadsden is available at tight end for the Chargers.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
David Njoku is being placed on injured reserve with a fibula injury, removing him from fantasy consideration for the foreseeable future.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Placed on Injured Reserve with fibula injury; expected to miss at least four games, removing him from the Chargers' tight end rotation for the foreseeable future.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Njoku is placed on injured reserve with a fibula injury sustained against the Raiders on Sunday; he was carted off the field and will miss at least four games.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Tight end David Njoku is dealing with a knee injury heading into Week 3 against the Bills.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
David Njoku, TE for Los Angeles Chargers, is on injured reserve with a knee injury.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Njoku is on injured reserve with a knee injury.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Chargers tight end was targeted in the first quarter on a play where he bobbled the pass, allowing rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses to catch the ricochet for an interception.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Njoku was carted off with a knee injury, creating opportunity for Gadsden to step into a larger role for the Chargers.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Njoku had a pass bounce off his hands in Week 2, contributing to one of Herbert's three interceptions in the Chargers' loss to Las Vegas.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Chargers tight end bobbled pass that was intercepted by Raiders cornerback Hezekiah Masses in Week 2 loss.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Njoku, the Chargers' tight end, bobbled a catch on an ever-so-slightly underthrown ball from Herbert and turned it into an interception in the loss to the Raiders. The source uses this as an example of how Herbert's teammates have let him down despite his own performance issues.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Njoku suffered a knee injury in the first quarter when he bobbled a pass that Herbert delivered behind the Las Vegas defense; the ball was intercepted by rookie safety Hezekiah Masses, and Njoku did not return to the game.NegativeUsageSep 20, 2026
In Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, Njoku had 5 catches for 58 yards in a loss for the Chargers, his first game after signing a free agent deal with Los Angeles following nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Njoku was carted off with a knee injury early in the second quarter of the Chargers' Week 2 game against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 20, 2026. He was initially listed as questionable to return but was expected to be ruled out for at least the remainder of the game.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Njoku suffered a knee injury on the first play of the second quarter against the Raiders in Week 2 and was carted off the field, which could keep him out for the remainder of the game. The source notes this is not a good sign for the Chargers offense.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Njoku was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury early in the second quarter against the Raiders and is officially questionable to return; he is likely out for the rest of Sunday's game.PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
Njoku caught all five of his passes and was described as 'the only other consistent offensive player next to McConkey' in Week 1. The source highlights him as a surprising weapon in the Chargers offense with a 71.9 PFF grade.NegativeValueSep 14, 2026
Dart-throw streaming option at tight end facing Las Vegas in Week 2; only 3% rostered.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals may have a defense for once, according to the source's assessment of Week 1 developments.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Free agent TE joining the Chargers; the source notes Njoku will be part of the effort to establish a new era for Chargers rushing, and if everything works out, Justin Herbert could have the most complete offense of his career.NegativeValueSep 9, 2026
Ranked 40th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a value of 11 in half-PPR scoring, placing him in the lowest tier of tight end assets.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Njoku signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent and appears on their unofficial Week 1 depth chart as either a backup or starting tight end, reflecting ambiguity in his role assignment.PositiveDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Njoku is listed second at tight end on the Chargers' Week One depth chart, ahead of Oronde Gadsden II, positioning him as the secondary tight end option.PositiveDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Njoku is an addition to the Chargers' receiving corps in 2026; the source cites Njoku and big-play tailback Keaton Mitchell as key offseason additions alongside keeping most of their receiving corps intact.NegativeProjectionAug 26, 2026
Njoku, another offseason signing, could not execute his assignments and was a big reason the Chargers starters only got three plays on their sole drive of the game. He graded 40.6 overall with a run block grade of 27.9, the worst among offensive players. However, he had just two games in 2025 where he was graded below 50.0 as a run blocker, so the Chargers have to hope this was just a fluke against a well-coached defense.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked 241st overall in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a best ball score of 211.88.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Njoku saw two snaps with Justin Herbert and played one more drive, but finished with a 5-8 snap disadvantage to Charlie Kolar, suggesting he is behind in the tight end competition.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Njoku saw two snaps with Justin Herbert in preseason Week 2 for the Chargers, then played one more drive. However, Kolar finished the game with an 8-5 snap advantage over Njoku.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
Njoku was beaten to the outside on the Chargers' opening play, a sweep to Omarion Hampton that resulted in a one-yard loss, indicating a blocking struggle early in the game.NegativeInjuryAug 17, 2026
Tight end David Njoku was among 10 players not suited up for Monday's practice. The source attributes this to veteran rest days rather than injury concerns, noting the coaching staff is giving well-deserved rest to experienced players ahead of Tuesday's joint practice with the 49ers.NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026
David Njoku got the day off with the rest of the Chargers starters; he and Gadsden are fighting for No. 2 reps behind starter Charlie Kolar.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Part of the Chargers' three-headed tight end committee with Charlie Kolar and Oronde Gadsden. Njoku stated: "They're all great dudes. Everyone has their own thing ... I think we complement each other and push each other to strive for greatness." Each tight end has seen good reps in various packages and all should see significant field time during the regular season.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Njoku, a Miami alumnus currently in the NFL, has caught nine touchdowns over 22 starts in the past two seasons. Since 2017, he has caught 34 touchdowns on 10.6 yards per catch, establishing him as one of Miami's most productive tight end exports.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
David Njoku is part of a promising tight end trio (alongside Oronde Gadsden II and Charlie Kolar) that should benefit from McDaniel's high-octane offensive system in Los Angeles.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Njoku is competing for playing time in the Chargers' tight end rotation alongside Oronde Gadsden II and Charlie Kolar. Injuries have derailed him the last couple of years, but he isn't too far removed from an 81-catch season and a full slate of games, suggesting upside if healthy.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Njoku is competing for playing time in the tight end rotation alongside Oronde Gadsden II and Charlie Kolar. Injuries have derailed him the last couple of years, but he isn't too far removed from an 81-catch season and a full slate of games. The Chargers will allot playing time among all three tight ends.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Njoku is competing for playing time in the tight end rotation alongside Oronde Gadsden II and Charlie Kolar. The source notes 'Injuries have derailed Njoku the last couple of years, but he isn't too far removed from an 81-catch season and a full slate of games.' His role will depend on how the Chargers allot playing time among the three tight ends.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Njoku is competing for playing time in the tight end rotation alongside Oronde Gadsden II and Charlie Kolar. Injuries have derailed him the last couple of years, but he isn't too far removed from an 81-catch season and a full slate of games. How the Chargers allot playing time among all three tight ends remains to be seen.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Njoku is competing for playing time in the tight end rotation alongside Oronde Gadsden II and Charlie Kolar. Injuries have derailed him the last couple of years, but he is not too far removed from an 81-catch season and a full slate of games. His role will depend on how the Chargers allot playing time among the three tight ends.PositiveRoleNo date
David Njoku is part of the Chargers' new tight end duo alongside Oronde Gadsden. Njoku never consistently found opportunity with the Cleveland Browns, but he could thrive in Los Angeles. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has long favored using 12 personnel (two tight ends, one running back), and Justin Herbert has excelled in play-action concepts throughout his career. That combination could allow Njoku and Gadsden to become major contributors in the Chargers' offense.PositiveRoleNo date
Tight end Njoku is part of the Chargers' new tight end duo alongside Oronde Gadsden. Both players have shown they can take over games when given opportunities. Njoku never consistently found that opportunity with the Cleveland Browns, but he could thrive in Los Angeles. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has long favored using 12 personnel (two tight ends, one running back), and Justin Herbert has excelled in play-action concepts throughout his career. That combination could allow Njoku and Gadsden to become major contributors in the Chargers' offense.PositiveRoleNo date
Tight end David Njoku joins the Chargers as part of a new tight end duo alongside Oronde Gadsden. Both players have shown they can take over games when given opportunities. Njoku never consistently found that opportunity with the Cleveland Browns, but he could thrive in Los Angeles. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has long favored using 12 personnel (two tight ends, one running back), and Justin Herbert has excelled in play-action concepts throughout his career, which could allow Njoku to become a major contributor.PositiveRoleNo date
Tight end David Njoku, acquired as a free agent, was a gifted receiver and blocker in Cleveland, catching 81 balls and scoring six touchdowns in 2023, though his numbers dropped off in 2025 as the Browns cycled through five different quarterbacks. The Chargers are banking on a rebound with a stable quarterback situation and Mike McDaniel's offensive system.PositiveRoleNo date
Njoku is part of the Chargers' new tight end duo with Oronde Gadsden. He never consistently found opportunities with the Cleveland Browns, but he could thrive in Los Angeles. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has long favored using 12 personnel (two tight ends, one running back), and Justin Herbert has excelled in play-action concepts throughout his career. That combination could allow Njoku and Gadsden to become major contributors in the Chargers' offense.PositiveRoleNo date
Tight end David Njoku, acquired as a free agent, was a gifted receiver and blocker in Cleveland, catching 81 balls and scoring six touchdowns in 2023, though his numbers dropped off in 2024 as the Browns cycled through five different quarterbacks. He joins the Chargers as part of an infusion of promising tight ends alongside Charlie Kolar.PositiveRoleNo date
Tight end David Njoku, acquired as a free agent from Cleveland, was a gifted receiver and blocker who caught 81 balls and scored six touchdowns in 2023, though his numbers dropped off in 2025 as the Browns cycled through five different quarterbacks. The source notes he thrived elsewhere and is part of the Chargers' infusion of promising tight ends in the offseason.PositiveRoleNo date
Tight end David Njoku is part of the Chargers' new tight end duo alongside Oronde Gadsden. Njoku never consistently found opportunity with the Cleveland Browns, but he could thrive in Los Angeles. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has long favored using 12 personnel (two tight ends, one running back), and Justin Herbert has excelled in play-action concepts throughout his career, which could allow Njoku to become a major contributor.NegativeRoleNo date
Njoku has been added to the Chargers' tight end room alongside rookie Oronde Gadsden II. How Mike McDaniel deploys the pair will determine Njoku's role and target share.PositiveRoleNo date
The Chargers acquired free agent David Njoku, who was a gifted receiver and blocker in Cleveland, catching 81 balls and scoring six touchdowns in 2023. Though his numbers dropped off in 2024 as the Browns cycled through five different quarterbacks, Njoku represents an infusion of promising tight end talent alongside Charlie Kolar as the team looks to fill the void left by Antonio Gates.PositiveRoleNo date
Tight end David Njoku, acquired as a free agent from Cleveland, was a gifted receiver and blocker who caught 81 balls and scored six touchdowns in 2023, though his numbers dropped off in 2024 as the Browns cycled through five different quarterbacks. He joins the Chargers as part of an infusion of promising tight ends alongside Charlie Kolar.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Njoku no longer has to compete with Harold Fannin Jr. for snaps, indicating a reduced role for Njoku in the Browns offense as Fannin emerges as the primary tight end.