What happened
The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with veteran tight end David Njoku on a one-year contract worth up to $8 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Njoku, who spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns, finalized the deal after a visit to the Chargers' facility last week. The move reunites him in the AFC West and adds a proven pass-catching tight end to Justin Herbert's offense.
Why it matters
Njoku gives Herbert a legitimate red-zone target and a middle-of-the-field threat the Chargers have lacked at the position. Los Angeles has been retooling its skill-position group around Herbert, and a one-year prove-it structure limits long-term risk while raising the offensive ceiling. For Cleveland, the departure ends a near-decade run and signals the Browns' continued reshaping of their offensive core.
What to watch
Watch for the Chargers' official announcement and contract details, including guarantees and incentive triggers. The May 14 NFL schedule release will offer the first look at how Los Angeles' new-look offense is positioned in primetime.