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Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku doing 'OK' after suffering burns in accident at home

Week Four in the NFL continues on Sunday night when the Miami Dolphins face the Buffalo Bills, with coverage from 5pm ahead of kick-off from 6pm, live on Sky Sports, followed by the New England Patriots at the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs at the New York Jets

Saturday 30 September 2023 19:54, UK

The agent of David Njoku took to social media to confirm the Browns tight end is doing 'ok'
Image: The agent of David Njoku took to social media to confirm the Browns tight end is doing 'ok'

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has suffered burns to his face and arm in an accident at home while lighting a fire pit.

Njoku was added to the injury report on Saturday and listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Baltimore Ravens.

It's not immediately known when the accident took place or the severity of Njoku's injuries. However, his agent Malki Kawa posted on social media that the 27-year-old tight end "is OK." Kawa thanked "everyone for reaching out."

Njoku, who is in his seventh season with Cleveland, has 10 catches for 92 yards this season as a key blocking contributor in the eyes of head coach Kevin Stefanski.

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Njoku's injury further complicates things for the Browns (2-1), who could be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson against the Ravens. Watson was limited in practice this week with a shoulder injury and is also questionable.

If Watson can't play, rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, a fifth-round pick from UCLA, will make his first NFL start.

Thompson-Robinson, who had a strong training camp and preseason, took the majority of snaps with Cleveland's starting offense this week.

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The Browns elevated tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad in case Njoku is inactive. Quarterback PJ Walker was also brought up from the practice squad as insurance for Watson's situation.

Week Four in the NFL continues on Sunday night when the Miami Dolphins face the Buffalo Bills, with coverage from 5pm ahead of kick-off from 6pm, live on Sky Sports.

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