While the tight end himself is optimistic he can play after tweeting out “see you tomorrow” after suffering burns to his arms and face during a firepit accident on Friday night, David Njoku is questionable as the Cleveland Browns get set to take on the Baltimore Ravens. And the big reason? He is struggling to put on his helmet overtop of the burns suffered to his face.
According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, this is why his game status is still up in the air as we approach about four hours until this Week 4 matchup. Here is what Russini tweeted out:
“For those that missed it. Browns David Njoku, suffered burns on his arm and face in a household accident and is questionable to face the Ravens. The reason Njoku is listed as questionable today is he is having a hard time wearing his helmet because of the burns, per a team source.”
If Njoku cannot go in this one, veteran Jordan Akins will get the start with Harrison Bryant filling in at TE2. The Browns have also elevated Zaire Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad to add a third tight end to the roster in case Njoku will not play.
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