Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku played a dirty trick on the fans on Friday.
Friday happens to be April Fools’ Day, and Njoku began the day by tweeting that he had asked the Browns to trade him.
Good Morning all, I have instructed my agent @malkikawa to seek a trade. I want my fans to know first…
— Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) April 1, 2022
“Good Morning all, I have instructed my agent to seek a trade. I want my fans to know first,” Njoku wrote.
He then followed it up 7 minutes later by tweeting April Fools.
April Fools baby https://t.co/7V90aGXa4Z pic.twitter.com/EaHSQhILfS
— Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) April 1, 2022
Those who follow the NFL and the Browns knew this was a joke all along. Njoku received the franchise tag from the Browns a month ago. Not only that, but his agent is negotiating a possible contract extension with Cleveland.
Here is a real update, amidst this April Fool’s joke: The #Browns and TE David Njoku are in active talks on an extension, sources say, and there is confidence it can get done by the July 15 deadline.
Now back to ignoring everything (besides this) online today.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 1, 2022
Njoku had 36 catches for 475 yards and 4 touchdowns last season with the Browns. The 25-year-old former first-round pick has been with the Browns since 2017. His future could be looking bright with Deshaun Watson now set to play quarterback in Cleveland.
Photo: Oct 11, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
