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Report: David Njoku, Browns Talking Contract; TE Requested Trade as April Fool's Joke

In the midst of an April Fool's Day prank, David Njoku is reportedly working on a contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.

The veteran tight end joked he had instructed his agent to seek a trade:

Chief David Njoku

Good Morning all, I have instructed my agent <a href="https://twitter.com/malkikawa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@malkikawa</a> to seek a trade. I want my fans to know first…

After that post, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Njoku and the Browns are in "active talks" about a long-term deal and that there's confidence an agreement can be worked out before the July 15 deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign a multiyear contract.