Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs after a catch during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Report: Browns tight end questionable after suffering burn injuries

by: Zach Verdea

Posted: Sep 30, 2023 / 01:51 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 30, 2023 / 03:48 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs after a catch during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

by: Zach Verdea

Posted: Sep 30, 2023 / 01:51 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 30, 2023 / 03:48 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (WKBN) — Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is now listed as questionable for the team’s Sunday contest against the Baltimore Ravens after suffering burn injuries while lighting a fire pit, according to multiple reports.

Mary Kay Cabot with Cleveland.com and Chris Easterling with the Akron Beacon Journal are reporting that Njoku suffered burns on his face and arms during the accident at his home.

His agent, Malki Kawa, posted on social media thanking everyone for reaching out, and that, “David Njoku is ok, thank God.”

In three games this season, Njoku has caught 10 passes on 11 targets from Deshaun Watson for 92 yards.

While he carries a questionable tag headed into Sunday’s matchup against the Ravens at 1 o’clock, but Njoku posted to social media saying on Saturday afternoon saying, “The flesh is weak. See u tomorrow #DawgPound.”