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Njoku Nearing Return: Chargers Tight End Back at Practice Soon
3 Nov
Summary
- Tight end David Njoku is expected back at practice this week.
- Njoku sustained a fibula injury in Week 2, missing five games.
- He had 67 yards on six catches before his injury this season.
Chargers' tight end David Njoku is nearing a return to the practice field. Coach Jim Harbaugh announced on Monday that Njoku is likely to rejoin his teammates for practice this week. The veteran tight end, aged 30, was placed on injured reserve after suffering a fibula injury early in the season.
Njoku's absence has been felt for the past five games since he sustained the injury in Week 2. Prior to being sidelined, he had managed to catch six out of eight targets thrown his way, accumulating 67 receiving yards but no touchdowns. During his 10th season in the league, Njoku's career statistics include 390 catches for 4,129 yards and 34 touchdowns.
In Njoku's stead, the Chargers have relied on other players to fill the tight end role. Oronde Gadsden and Charlie Kolar have seen increased opportunities and responsibility in Njoku's absence over the last five weeks.
