The Cleveland Browns’ season is finally over, and the offseason will be crucial to steer the ship in the right direction. With Kevin Stefanski no longer in the building, it’ll be up to GM Andrew Berry to make the right choices to keep improving the roster.
Notably, that might mean parting ways with some of the team’s veterans. Of course, that includes David Njoku.
The veteran tight end didn’t get a contract extension, and he’s going to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Moreover, as reported by Camryn Justice, it seems like his tone about potentially coming back has changed drastically.
When asked about that, the Miami product admitted that he’s not sure about what the future may hold for him:
“I don’t know,” Njoku said.
#Browns TE David Njoku, who is set to become a free agent now that the season has come to an end, was asked if he thinks he'll be able to work out a contract to remain in Cleveland.
"I don't know." pic.twitter.com/8QG8IeK42W
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) January 5, 2026
The Browns and Njoku had been in talks about a contract extension dating back to last season, but to no avail. Even so, the fact that they chose to keep him past the trade deadline despite reportedly getting multiple offers for his services made it seem as if he was going to get a new deal.
Then again, with rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. breaking out right out of the gate, the Browns might now choose to prioritize other areas of need. Njoku is a well-respected and beloved veteran in the locker room, but the team has to spend money wisely in the offseason.
Njoku should also get a decent value in the market. Multiple teams could be in the market for a pass-catching tight end who’s also one of the best blockers in the position. Even if he has a history of injuries, he clearly still has plenty left in the tank. This doesn’t necessarily mean that his days with the team are numbered or that the Browns aren’t interested in bringing him back.
Still, with a new head coach taking the reins of the team and a budding star at the position, he might no longer be a priority for this team.
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