Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Chief David Njoku showed his burnt face to his fans for the first time after involvement in accident.
Despite the injury, which he said included burns to his arms, he finished the day with six catches for 46 yards.
Prior to the game, he was placed on the team’s injured list and it was unclear whether he’d suit up.
Njoku sought to dispell doubts about his status when he posted on X the day before the game: “The flesh is weak. See u tomorrow #DawgPound.”
The first selfie was snapped as a calm-faced Njoku sat in a car, with the hood on his camouflage sweatshirt pulled up over his head. Though black sunglasses covered his eyes, the snap showed visible skin damage on his forehead, cheeks, nose, lips and chin. In the reflection of his glasses, similar injuries could be seen on his right hand, while his left hand was wrapped in a bandage.
On Wednesday, the 27-year-old Cleveland Browns tight end posted a gallery of photos to Instagram, including two that showed the extent of his injuries from the blaze.
It’s the first time Njoku has publicly shown his face in the 12 days following the incident. He’s previously been covering it, like on Oct. 1 when he walked into Cleveland Browns Stadium wearing a beige, alien-inspired disguise that blanketed everything but his eyes.
Since the incident, Njoku announced that he has launched his own clothing line and plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to the American Burn Association, according to TMZ Sports.
“I want to use my platform to help bring awareness to an all too common issue,” he said.
“The doctors at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center were instrumental in my recovery, and I am forever grateful for their expertise and care. By working with the ABA, I hope to provide resources and support to burn survivors and their families.”
In the second picture, Njoku was all smiles as he grinned for the camera. The irritated portions of his skin and lips had dulled significantly. His face was also shiny, seemingly from sweat.
Friends, fans and followers took to the comments section to share their support for the athlete. “Did not know it was that bad. Can only thank God he’s still okay,” one commented, while another shared his amazement at the player’s ability to return to the field, “Brah, to play a game after this is nuts.”
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