Serviceable fantasy effort in loss
Njoku secured all four targets for 48 yards in the Browns' 26-22 loss to the Steelers on Monday night. He also lost a fumble.
Njoku finished second in receptions and receiving yards to Amari Cooper on the night, coming on in the second half after a slow start. Njoku's numbers were modest overall, but they still represented exactly double the production the veteran tight end generated in Week 1. Njoku could take on an even more important role beginning with a favorable Week 3 home matchup against the Titans now that star running back Nick Chubb is confirmed to be out for the season with a knee injury, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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Amari Cooper
WR | CLE
Clear for Week 3
Cooper (groin/shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Kareem Hunt
RB | CLE
Will play Sunday
Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Friday that Hunt will play in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Titans, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Amari Cooper
WR | CLE
Puts in limited practice
Cooper (groin/shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Amari Cooper
WR | CLE
Back on field Thursday
Cooper (groin/shoulder) was spotted on the field for the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB | CLE
Backfield depth added
Strong faces added competition for work in the Cleveland backfield following the team's addition of Kareem Hunt on Wednesday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Amari Cooper
WR | CLE
Absent from practice
Cooper isn't practicing Wednesday due to groin and shoulder injuries, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Jerome Ford
RB | CLE
Still lead back after Hunt signing
Head coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated Wednesday that he still views Ford as the team's lead back after the Browns re-signed Kareem Hunt, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Nick Chubb
RB | CLE
Placed on IR
The Browns placed Chubb (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Kareem Hunt
RB | CLE
Back in Cleveland on one-year deal
Hunt and the Browns agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Kareem Hunt
RB | CLE
Looks set to join Browns
Hunt is expected to finalize a contract with Cleveland on Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.