Position Preview
Photos: 2024 Position Preview - Tight Ends
The Browns have solid tight end options that they can use as pass catchers and offensive weapons for QB Deshaun Watson. It all begins with Njoku – who will continue to have a prominent role in the offense. Njoku comes into the 2024 season leading the group after a standout 2023 season, in which he led the team with 81 receptions and a career-high six receiving touchdowns. Yet, Akins also has the potential to have a bigger role in his second year with the Browns.
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![Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on November 12, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Browns won 33-31.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/ysnmszoqrv4utuifvseq.jpg)
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on November 12, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Browns won 33-31.
![Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) during a preseason NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Browns on August 11, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns lost 15-17.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/qhgvx1mrnvv1q6rxocfw.jpg)
Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) during a preseason NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Browns on August 11, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns lost 15-17.
![Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football on December 28, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 37-20.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/ndsz0sdtp72biqsbvala.jpg)
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football on December 28, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 37-20.
![Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals on January 7, 2024 at Paycor Stadium. The Browns lost 14-31.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/zsy1m9ivl7eobqlkke16.jpg)
Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals on January 7, 2024 at Paycor Stadium. The Browns lost 14-31.
![Tight end Treyton Welch (82) during a workout on the second day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 11, 2024.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/o5shkmxibi5lgyr6lv6g.jpg)
Tight end Treyton Welch (82) during a workout on the second day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 11, 2024.
![Tight end Treyton Welch (82) during a workout in the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 14, 2024.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/hvntk0adflhjpjtwwxrm.jpg)
Tight end Treyton Welch (82) during a workout in the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 14, 2024.
![Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL Wild Card playoff football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans on January 13, 2024 at NRG Stadium. The Browns lost 14-45.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/d8hviruyqikjwmmkby6k.jpg)
Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL Wild Card playoff football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans on January 13, 2024 at NRG Stadium. The Browns lost 14-45.
![Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on November 19, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 13-10.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/f1lzrujag5mpwslcalwp.jpg)
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on November 19, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 13-10.
![Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) during Day 4 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 28, 2023.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/fpr0fglyunx08rdsbwti.jpg)
Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) during Day 4 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on July 28, 2023.
![Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns on December 10, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 31-27.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/fgzwncayjjzhytlftkkq.jpg)
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns on December 10, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 31-27.
![Tight end Treyton Welch (82) during OTA 6 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 30, 2024.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/oifhpgwa0oxyttlho3pa.jpg)
Tight end Treyton Welch (82) during OTA 6 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 30, 2024.
![Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) during a workout on the second day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 11, 2024.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/r6ksgujh34takufvxvuo.jpg)
Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) during a workout on the second day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 11, 2024.
![Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns on December 17, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 20-17.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/w4cdi7cz2u7ajnihadc8.jpg)
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns on December 17, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 20-17.
![Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals on January 7, 2024 at Paycor Stadium. The Browns lost 14-31.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/o3isjzclihvoex9xyayt.jpg)
Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals on January 7, 2024 at Paycor Stadium. The Browns lost 14-31.
![Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Tight end David Njoku (85) after a NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns on December 17, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 20-17.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/k2kpi4aka8nmd0idfwse.jpg)
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Tight end David Njoku (85) after a NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns on December 17, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 20-17.
![Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns on September 24, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 27-3.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/gtcaio7qbcasnn5pskva.jpg)
Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns on September 24, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 27-3.
![Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns on November 5, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 27-0.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/gf3xxncryyuy1fwqu2cd.jpg)
Tight end Jordan Akins (84) during a NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns on November 5, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 27-0.
![Tight end Treyton Welch (82) during a workout on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2024.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/ldyiuxgzoixs9ttuashp.jpg)
Tight end Treyton Welch (82) during a workout on the first day of Rookie Minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2024.
![Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) before a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 17, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns and Eagles tied 18-18.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/browns/lkn6djyumskqgxkqvudb.jpg)
Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) before a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 17, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns and Eagles tied 18-18.