Browns Injury Update: David Njoku will ‘Be back soon’ after exiting vs. Ravens

The Browns may have dodged a bullet as the ankle of David Njoku is not as serious as it looked

The Cleveland Browns may have dodged a massive bullet today after their second-leading receiver and tight end David Njoku exited today’s loss against the Baltimore Ravens with an ankle injury. Leaving on crutches and in a walking boot, the injury to Njoku’s ankle looked more serious than it actually might be as ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported that Njoku sustained only a sprain. Njoku even had some encouraging words, tweeting out “Be back soon” after the injury.

This is good news for the Browns, as Njoku is in the midst of a massive breakout campaign after signing a long-term contract in Cleveland this summer. At this point, Njoku is on pace for 82 catches and over 1,000 yards receiving, a mark only four tight ends hit a year ago.

According to Schefter, Njoku will still undergo testing to see the severity of the sprain. However, with the Browns on a long week, as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football, the extra day could give Njoku the chance to suit up for the primetime lights.

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