Browns' David Njoku Says He Should've Been Blinded by Injuries from Fire Pit Accident

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has opened up about the injuries he suffered in a fire-pit accident at his home.

Speaking to reporters after Friday's practice, Njoku called this an "interesting" experience and said he "should have been blinded" because his eyes were open when the incident occurred.

Njoku was a late addition to the Browns' injury report going into a Week 4 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens with arm and face injuries. He made a vague post on social media on Sept. 30, one day before the game was played.

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Malki Kawa, Njoku's agent, confirmed the injuries were the result of an incident with a fire pit in the backyard of Njoku's residence.

Thursday was the first time Njoku showed the wounds on his face in a series of images posted on Instagram. The 27-year-old had been wearing a mask in public since the situation occurred prior to posting his pictures online.

Despite the severity of the burns on his face and body, Njoku was on the field in Week 4. He played 70 percent of the offensive snaps and caught a season-high six passes for 46 yards in the 28-3 loss against the Ravens.

Njoku hasn't practiced this week leading up to Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com said he will likely be listed as questionable and could sit out.

A first-round draft pick by the Browns in 2017, Njoku has appeared in 83 games in seven seasons. He has started each of the first four games in 2023 and ranks third on the team with 138 receiving yards.