2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$0–1W−100%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $45
AGE30Jul 10, 1996
EXP9 yrssince 2017
HEIGHT6'4"
Njoku (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Njoku was carted off the field in the second quarter due to a knee injury, which initially left him questionable to reenter this Week 2 contest. Now that he's ruled out, he'll end it with one catch (on three targets) for nine yards. Charlie Kolar and Oronde Gadsden will man tight end for the rest of Sunday's outing.
Njoku (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Njoku caught five passes on as many targets for 58 yards during the Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Everyone sharing the ball with David, most valuable first.
Above the line the plan was to throw; below it, to run.
Njoku logged three offensive snaps in Thursday's preseason loss to the Rams and didn't register any statistical output.
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Njoku and Charlie Kolar both started Thursday's preseason game against San Francisco. Njoku finished with no targets on five snaps.
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Njoku could be the Chargers' primary tight end in 2026, Ben Solak of ESPN suggests.
Njoku is one of three Chargers' tight ends expected to see playing time, but he has the most well-rounded skill set. Oronde Gadsden is a gifted pass catcher but struggled last year as a blocker, while Charlie Kolar has primarily been a blocker throughout his career. Their presence on the field could be a tell to defenses about the upcoming play call, whereas Njoku may better mask the team's intentions. However, the Chargers could also employ multiple-TE sets rather than use Njoku solo.
Njoku agreed Monday with the Chargers on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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The TEs priced immediately above and below him.
