Is David Njoku playing today? Browns TE's status revealed for Commanders clash

David Njoku has been the talk of the town for the Cleveland Browns ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The tight end has missed three straight games due to an ankle injury and fans want to know whether he will return to action this Sunday.

Is David Njoku playing today?

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku - (Credits: IMAGN)

At the time of writing, David Njoku is listed as questionable on the Browns' injury report ahead of Week 5. However, reports claim that the tight end, who is nursing an ankle injury, is expected to play against the Commanders on Sunday.

Njoku suffered a high-ankle sprain in the third quarter of Cleveland's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The tight end made a 29-yard catch-and-run but was moving gingerly after the play.

Njoku was then spotted in the medical tent before he headed to the locker room. The Browns announced that Njoku was questionable to return, but he ultimately did not play for the rest of the game. He had four catches for 44 yards before exiting the contest.

On Wednesday, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson provided an update on Njoku and said that the team felt the absence of the tight end in the past three games.

"I think he (Njoku) a big part of this system," Watson said. "Exactly what we want to do and what we were planning to do, you know, with the start of the season, but I know he's been out for the last couple weeks, and you know, it'd be good to have him back. We'll see how this week goes, and we're definitely excited if he can make it to the game."

Earlier this week, Njoku was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Friday but did not practice in Thursday's session. As things stand, he looks set to make a return against the Commanders in Week 5.

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NFL 2024 Week 5: How to watch Washington Commanders vs. Cleveland Browns? TV schedule and live stream details

The Washington Commanders (3-1) vs. Cleveland Browns (1-3) Week 5 game will be broadcast live on FOX. Fans without cable access can live stream the matchup on Fubo or NFL+.

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: Fubo or NFL+
• Venue: Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland