The Los Angeles Chargers finished with a 11-6 record last season. The offense faced its challenges with issues on the offensive line. During the offseason, Los Angeles changed offensive coordinators and hired Mike McDaniel as the new offensive coordinator.
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Apr 25, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; The jersey and helmet of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in the locker room at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Monday morning on Twitter, “Sources: The#Chargers have agreed to terms with former#Browns TE David Njoku, giving him a 1-year deal worth up to $8M. After nine years with Cleveland, Njoku moves on to catch passes from Justin Herbert in a deal done by@malkikawaof @FirstRoundMgmt.” Adding David Njoku to this offense, it will bring a different element for the Chargers. He has played for the Cleveland Browns since the 2017 season.
Los Angeles Chargers Fans Excited About the Team Signing TE David Njoku To a One-Year Deal
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Dec 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) is helped off of the field with an apparent injury against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Many Chargers fans are excited about the team signing Njoku to a one-year deal. This is what some Los Angeles fans had to say about it on Twitter:
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🎺 Da Da Dah Dah Da Da CHARGE!!!
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— Original One 1960 (@OriginalOne1960) May 11, 2026
Njoku finally escaping Cleveland purgatory 😂
Justin Herbert about to cook pic.twitter.com/E00xN7BGP8
— TheyWontTellYou (@simpletruth121) May 11, 2026
I have to say, this move makes this a really successful offseason ⚡️⚡️
— The Bolt Bible (@TheBoltBible) May 11, 2026
Njoku in LA just makes sense, some players look like they were waiting for better lighting and a fresh plotline 😌🌴
— Xara Cross (@XaraCross) May 11, 2026
njoku to chargers feels like the right fit honestly.. herbert finally getting a real TE
— bento (@dtk4723) May 11, 2026
There is no doubt that the signing of Njoku is going to help out quarterback Justin Herbert. During the 2025 NFL season with Cleveland, he caught 33 passes for 294 yards receiving and four touchdowns, along with averaging 8.9 yards per reception. Njoku was targeted 48 times last season. The Browns quarterback situation was not ideal for him last season.
Harold Fannin Jr. also became the Browns number one tight end as well in the process. Njoku maybe primed for a big season with the Chargers and it may not come as a surprise to anyone.
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