David Njoku found himself at the center of one of the most nerve-wracking sports narratives in 2023. The Cleveland Browns’ starting tight end had raised concerns among NFL fans when he suffered significant burns from a fire pit incident on September 29. To everyone’s surprise, Njoku later shocked them further by sharing a candid photo of his facial injuries up close. Now, the football star has playfully taken a jab at his own franchise’s social media team in a hilarious manner.
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A customary holiday post by the Browns featured cartoon versions of players Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward, Amari Cooper, Joel Bitonio, and David Njoku on Christmas morning. However, it was Njoku’s epic reply that made the post go viral. “Y’all did NOT have to put me by the fire thoooo,” he quipped, humorously noting that his animated character was conveniently placed right in front of the fireplace.
Njoku’s response quickly garnered over 11,000 likes on Instagram within hours, with fans praising the reply as “objectively funny.” By cleverly capitalizing on the coincidence of his cartoon’s proximity to the fireplace to poke fun at his traumatic accident, Njoku displayed a stroke of genius and a light-hearted way of teasing his team’s official account.
As the Cleveland Browns (9-5) approach a crucial Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans on Sunday (1:00 pm ET), where they aim to secure their playoff fate, Njoku has arguably been one of Cleveland’s standout players in recent weeks. Taking advantage of Joe Flacco’s starts, he has notched three touchdowns in his last two games.
It might be an opportune time for the social media team to reconsider their posts and perhaps engage in a lighthearted discussion about their content choices.