David Njoku, a tight end for the Cleveland Browns, has been with the team since 2017, drafted as the overall 29th pick. Cedar Grove, New Jersey native, went to Cedar Grove High School and was a national champion in the high jump in the 2014 New Balance Nationals Outdoor. Next, he opted for the University of Miami as a three-star recruit but redshirted his first season. In 2015 and 2016 combined, he played in 25 games, recording nine touchdowns and 64 receptions for 1,060 yards, after which he chose to forgo his senior year for the 2017 NFL Draft.
Njoku signed a four-year deal with the Browns, in which the fifth-year option was exercised in 2020 due to a knee injury. The contract was further extended in 2022 for four more years and was named for the Pro Bowl in 2023. Overall, in seven seasons with the team, he has played in 95 games, starting 66; he recorded 287 receptions for 3,264 yards and 25 touchdowns.
David Njoku's Contract Breakdown
In 2022, David Njoku agreed to a four-year, $54.75 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns as per Spotrac. The deal included a $11.46 million signing bonus, a $28 million guarantee, and an average salary of $13.68 million annually. He has been with the Browns since 2017.
Here is a breakdown of David Njoku’s four-year deal with the Cleveland Browns:
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $54.750,000 | $11,465,000 | $13,687,500 | $17,000,000 | $28,000,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022 | $1,035,000 | $2,293,000 | $3,328,000 | $25,000,000 | $12,500,000 |
| 2023 | $1,080,000 | $2,293,000 | $5,657,000 | $24,175,000 | $12,500,000 |
| 2024 | $1,210,000 | $2,293,000 | $9,645,000 | $19,015,000 | $14,500,000 |
| 2025 | $14,250,000 | $2,293,000 | $22,185,000 | $11,438,000 | $15,200,000 |
How much is David Njoku getting paid?
According to the Browns' contract with Njoku, he will receive an average annual salary of $13.68 million throughout the contract and in the 2024 season, he will earn a base salary of $1.21 million, a signing bonus of $2.29 million, a restructure bonus of $684,000, an option bonus of $3.95 million, and the per-game bonus, if he plays in all 17 games, $1.5 million, or $88,235 per game. The cap hit is $9.64 million and the dead cap value is $30.80 million. (via Spotrac)
How much money does David Njoku make a minute?
David Njoku will earn a total salary of $9,645,000 for the 2024–2025 NFL season, which includes an $88,235 per game bonus. The latter is divided by the total minutes played in a year, which comes to 525,600; Njoku will make $18.35 per minute in the 2024–2025 NFL season.
How much of David Njoku’s Contract is guaranteed?
Out of the total $54.75 million sum of Njoku’s 4-year contract, more than half at $28 million was guaranteed, where the $17 million was immediately available as the amount guaranteed at signing, which includes the signing bonus of $11.46 million and the 2022 and 2023 salaries of $1 million, each. Further, the 2023 option bonus of $8 million is also fully guaranteed, along with the 2024's $3 million salary too, regardless of injury. (via Spotrac)
What are the terms of David Njoku’s Contract?
The terms of the Cleveland Browns' contract with David Njoku stated that $17 million is guaranteed at signing, $8 million of option bonus, which is also guaranteed, and the 2024 salary of $3 million total. Further, if he stays on the active roster by March 2024, he will be eligible for the 2024 option bonus of $11.79 million.
The contract has a clause for a per-active game bonus of $88,235, leading to $1.5 million for 17 regular season games in 2024 and by the next season, the bonus will be $58,823, totaling $1 million. Njoku will also earn $250,000 for all pro selections and for a playoff berth $500,000. At last, it contains the dead cap of $5.49 million in the void years of 2026-27.
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A. David Njoku is American. He was born in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, in the United States.
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A. David Njoku has played seven seasons for the Cleveland Browns since being drafted in 2017.
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A. David Njoku was drafted in 2017 by the Cleveland Browns as the overall 29th pick.
