Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku revealed the burns he suffered to his face due to an accident with an outdoor fire pit at his home.
Despite getting burned literally on Sept. 30, Njoku still suited up and played an NFL football game less than 48 hours after the incident.
Njoku shared the photos of his recovery process on his Instagram on Oct. 11 with the caption, “Legacy.”
On Wednesday, he posted a series of photos, one of which revealed the burns he suffered in the incident, while another that appeared to show how much his injuries have healed since the scary incident. 
It remains unclear what exactly took place to cause the burns. 
Browns TE David Njoku  played through the burns during the Browns’ Week 4 28-3 loss to the Baltimore
Njoku, 27, announced earlier this week he was launching a merchandise line called "Withstand," with a share of the proceeds from each purchase set to be donated to the American Burn Association. The American Burn Association focuses on "promoting and supporting burn-related research, education, care, rehabilitation and prevention," according to its website.
“I understand firsthand how suddenly life can change due to a burn injury, and I want to use my platform to help bring awareness to an all too common issue," Njoku said in a release from the American Burn Association. "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.”
ABA and survivors of serious burn-related incidents with cleats he’ll wear during the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative in Week 13.
"I want to use my platform to help bring awareness to an all too common issue,” he said in the release. “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."
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