Chargers Sign David Njoku to 1-Year, $8M Contract Sport By lines May 11, 2026 Justin Herbert has a new safety valve. The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with David Njoku on a one-year deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the contract is worth up to $8 million. David Njoku ends nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Why the Chargers Wanted David Njoku Now NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the agreement on Monday morning. David Njoku will earn up to $8 million across the one-year contract. The veteran tight end spent every snap of his career in Cleveland before this week. ESPN confirmed the financial terms within minutes of the initial report. CBS Sports framed the David Njoku signing as a Justin Herbert weapon upgrade. Los Angeles lacked a proven veteran tight end across the middle last season. Justin Herbert now gains a target with nine years of starting experience. David Njoku fills that role on a one-year proving deal. Pro Football Talk emphasized the Cleveland Browns ending an era at tight end. Cleveland drafted David Njoku 29th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Njoku leaves as the longest-tenured offensive player on the Browns roster. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski now turns to younger tight ends. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh leans on a run-heavy offense. Tight end blocking matters inside that scheme. David Njoku grades as a receiving-first tight end with average run blocking. Jim Harbaugh will pair Njoku with returning tight ends to balance the depth chart. Related Sports Coverage Jets Lock Up Breece Hall on 3-Year, $45.75M Deal Richardson Returns to Colts, Trade Talks Dead Steve Kerr Returns to Warriors on New Two-Year Deal Reporting compiled from ESPN, CBS Sports, and Pro Football Talk.
