Commanders' dream Zach Ertz replacement is quietly available for the taking

"One of the most pivotal centers around the tight-end position. Zach Ertz is unlikely to return after suffering a torn ACL late in the season. Ben Sinnott remains an unknown quantity two years into his playing journey. John Bates is a blocking specialist, and Colson Yankoff looks like a strong special-teams player but nothing more. Peters needs to find a replacement for Ertz who can hit the ground running. And the perfect option just became available."

"Njoku might be 30 and had some nagging injury problems in recent years, but he's a matchup nightmare capable of having a huge impact when firing on all cylinders. With new offensive coordinator David Blough potentially running a more West Coast system, he'll need someone with these athletic attributes to make things happen over the middle and into the red zone."

"Cleveland, first off I love you. These 9 years have been a beautiful journey. I'm am so grateful for all the memories we shared together. Thank you to The Haslams, Andrew Berry and the whole browns organization for everything!! All my teammates I shared the battle with I'm so grateful for you guys. The time for me to find a new home has come and all I can think of is just the gratefulness in my heart. The city of Cleveland will forever be home."

General manager Adam Peters must prioritize upgrading the defense while building a supporting cast around quarterback Jayden Daniels. The tight end position is pivotal because Zach Ertz is unlikely to return after suffering a torn ACL late in the season. Current options include Ben Sinnott, an unknown two years into his career; John Bates, a blocking specialist; and Colson Yankoff, primarily a special-teams player. David Njoku posted an emotional farewell to the Cleveland Browns on Instagram after nine years, indicating his time with the club is over. Njoku is a 30-year-old matchup nightmare with recent nagging injuries but can have a huge impact in a West Coast system that needs athletic playmakers over the middle and in the red zone.

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