David Njoku posted a selfie on Instagram Wednesday showing the extent of burns he suffered in a recent accident.
The veteran Cleveland Browns tight end suffered burns to his face and arms while lighting a fire pit at his home.
Originally listed as questionable for the Week 4 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Njoku arrived at the stadium in a full face mask and played.
After seeing his post on Wednesday, fans are amazed that Njoku played in that game. The photo shows extensive burns to Njoku’s face.
#Browns TE David Njoku posted a picture of his face, post burn injury via IG.
How on earth did he play two weeks ago… mad respect for David pic.twitter.com/VuqwpA5gU1
— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) October 11, 2023
The Browns had a bye in Week 5, giving Njoku an extra week to heal. He missed practice Wednesday with a right shoulder injury, putting his status for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers up in the air.
But given Njoku played with those painful burns, is a minor shoulder injury really going to sideline him? Fans shared their amazement at Njoku’s toughness.
David Njoku playing with these burns on his face while showing up with this mask on gotta be one of the most badass things ever. What a warrior pic.twitter.com/WOUd0TGo2q
— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) October 11, 2023
All heart right there!!! Sorry that this happened to him but an absolute beast for playing!!
— Jason Morad (@Jayryan04) October 11, 2023
Damn Chief… much respect man.
— Mike Dorsey (@realmiked49) October 11, 2023
Nobody is ever allowed to boo this man. My god
— Nic Earl (@Nearl33) October 11, 2023
I have met David multiple times over the yrs since he was drafted in 2017. He’s a hell of good guy!! He’s mine son’s favorite player. He’s autographed and took multiple photos with him. He always makes sure to meet with fans. I’m glad we drafted him!! Get better David Njoku!!
— Jamey Runion (@JameyRunion1) October 12, 2023
That’s actually insane that he played with his face looking like this… I respect it but I think the browns should’ve sat him for a bit until he heals more?
— Maladroitt (@Maladroitt_) October 11, 2023
[David Njoku; Photo Credit: David Njoku, Instagram]
