David Njoku, Green Bay Packers
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David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
The Green Bay Packers have had a quiet NFL offseason outside of the news of so many players leaving town to sign with new teams in free agency.
Brian Gutekunst has yet to get aggressive on the market. He has brought in both Javon Hargrave and Skyy Moore in free agency, while also trading for Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin.
All three of those moves are quality additions, but there are real concerns about the Packers following a big free agency exodus. Among the players who have left town are Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs, Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, Rasheed Walker, Elgton Jenkins, Nate Hobbs, and Emanuel Wilson. There are others who won’t be back too.
With that being said, there are still some quality options available in free agency that Green Bay could consider.
One name has been suggested by The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman. This player will likely surprise many Packers fans.
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Last season, Green Bay suffered a devastating injury when tight end Tucker Kraft went down with a torn ACL. Luke Musgrave was not able to come close to replacing his production.
Could the Packers consider targeting a tight end in free agency?
Schneidman name-dropped Cleveland Browns free agent tight end David Njoku as a potential target for Green Bay in his latest mailbag column.
“A few that stick out to me, if I’m Gutekunst eyeing the bargain bin, are tight end David Njoku (the Packers need better depth behind Kraft), offensive tackle Cam Robinson (insurance behind Morgan on Love’s blind side) and defensive end Leonard Floyd (veteran depth in a young edge rusher room, like Javon Hargrave at defensive tackle).”
Njoku would be a surprising addition for the Packers, but investing more into offensive depth for Jordan Love would be a wise decision by the front office.
What Would David Njoku Bring to the Packers?
Throughout his NFL career, Njoku has been an above average tight end. However, he has never had the breakout season to being a star.
During the 2025 season with the Browns, the 29-year-old tight end played in 12 games. He caught 33 passes for 293 yards and four scores, while playing a lesser role than normal due to the presence of rookie Harold Fannin Jr.
In 2023, he played in 11 games and caught 64 passes for 505 yards and five scores.
As a backup for Green Bay, Njoku would bring elite depth at the position. He would also be able to take some pressure off of Kraft and perform well in a two tight end set.
Matt LaFleur is known for loving to utilize tight ends. Adding Njoku would give him another weapon to work into the offensive game plan for Love.