Why David Njoku Was Super Hyped That Browns Didn't Trade Him

Ahead of nan NFL’s waste and acquisition deadline connected Tuesday, nan Browns made conscionable 1 waste and acquisition this week by sending protect extremity Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to nan Bears. One of nan players group thought Cleveland would trade, though, was tight extremity David Njoku.

The seasoned violative prima is playing connected nan past twelvemonth of his statement successful Cleveland. He could’ve been a awesome caller target for immoderate violative looking for an knowledgeable tight end. But, Njoku really didn’t want to time off nan Browns. He made that overmuch clear erstwhile speaking to reporters connected Wednesday.

Njoku was highly fired up, and delivered a not-safe-for-work message, to stay successful Cleveland contempt each nan rumors.

“I’m successful Cleveland, baby. I’m not going nowhere. I ain’t f---ing leaving,” “I’m not leaving, ever. ... Jesus Christ, nary [I don't want to leave]. ... I’m truthful happy, man, I don’t cognize really to explicate it. I’m truthful happy.”

In this conversation, Njoku said he can’t opportunity if hold talks person begun betwixt him and nan Browns. But, based connected his passion, there’s a bully chance he’ll stay successful Cleveland past this season. It’s difficult to find players who would beryllium this excited astir playing for a squad that’s conscionable 2-6 and is struggling offensively each complete nan committee this season.

Through 7 games, Njoku has caught 27 passes for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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