Not practicing to begin Week 17
Njoku (knee) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Njoku hasn't played in either of the Browns' last two games while managing the knee injury, and his continued absence from practice to kick off Week 17 prep doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Steelers. The Browns will see if Njoku is able to do anything on the field Thursday and Friday before deciding on his status for the weekend. If Njoku ends up missing another game, rookie Harold Fannin would continue to be locked into a high-volume role at tight end, and more snaps would be available for blocking specialists Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates.
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David Njoku
Lands on IR
The Chargers placed Njoku (fibula) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Charlie Kolar
Out Week 3, but avoiding IR
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Kolar (forearm) won't play Sunday in Buffalo but is expected to avoid placement on injured reserve, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Kimani Vidal
Not a factor once again
Vidal had zero rushes during Sunday's 26-14 defeat against Las Vegas.
Charlie Kolar
Eyeing four-week return from surgery
Kolar plans to undergo surgery to repair a broken forearm and is hopeful to return from injured reserve when first eligible for the Chargers' No. 1 game against the Rams, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Tre' Harris
Secures long catch in loss
Harris caught one of three targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.
Keaton Mitchell
Efficient with limited touches
Mitchell rushed five times for 24 yards and caught his only target for 15 yards during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.
Oronde Gadsden
Set for elevated role as TE1
Gadsden is the only healthy tight end on the Chargers' active roster following the team's 26-14 loss to the Raiders on Sunday, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
Charlie Kolar
Will be placed on IR
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Kolar will go on injured reserve due to a forearm injury he sustained during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
David Njoku
Set to go on IR
Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters Monday that Njoku (fibula) and Charlie Kolar (forearm) will both go on injured reserve, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Cameron Dicker
Misses lone FGA in Week 2 defeat
Dicker missed his lone field-goal attempt but made both PATs in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Raiders.