Jerry Jeudy is moving to the Cleveland Browns and the former Denver Broncos wide receiver is eager for the new beginning.
The Browns traded fifth and sixth-round picks in the 2024 draft for Jeudy, significantly enhancing their wide receiver depth. Jeudy will team up with Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman and others next season in Cleveland.
Jeudy is ready to join the “Dawg Pound” and issued a three-word message after the trade, posting on X (formerly Twitter): “Only Dawgs Allowed.”
The Browns have had their eyes on Jeudy for some time. Cleveland looked into trading for Jeudy at the trade deadline last season but the price was a second-round pick, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.
The Browns now have a solid No. 2 option alongside Cooper, which may not cost them much. Cleveland is likely to convert some of Jeudy’s salary to a bonus, reducing his cap number, according to Cabot.
“The Browns inherit Jeudy’s $12.987 million contract for 2024, but will likely convert some of that fifth-year option tender to a restructure bonus and lower the base salary by either extending the contract or adding void years,” Cabot said on Saturday, March 9.
Jeudy is heading into a contract year. He’ll be a free agent in 2025 if the Browns don’t reach an extension with him before then. Jeudy has never reached the 1,000-yard mark but has been close a few times. Over four seasons he has acquired 211 catches for 3,053 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson Pleased After Trade for Jerry Jeudy
Getty ImagesJerry Jeudy is excited to join the Cleveland Browns.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was happy after the trade for Jeudy, which gives him another weapon to work with next season. Watson took to X with a few messages — which featured only emojis — expressing his happiness with the trade.
This included the reposting of a tweet that said, “He’s already got the celebration down,” showing Jeudy shooting an arrow — the same as Watson’s signature celebration.
The Browns’ priority this offseason was adding more weapons for Watson. Jeudy fits the bill and gives Cleveland another capable option on the outside of Cooper.
Cooper carried the Browns’ offense last season despite catching passes from four different quarterbacks. He accumulated 1,250 yards on 72 catches. Jeudy should have good synergy with Cooper, who is one of his idols, according to Albert Breer of the MMQB.
“New Browns WR Jerry Jeudy looked up to fellow South Florida native Amari Cooper coming up, Cooper was a reason why Jeudy went to Bama, and Jeudy has patterned his game after Cooper’s,” Breer tweeted. “Add that to the contract-year dynamic, and the Browns are well-positioned to maximize Jeudy.”
Browns Hoping for Full Season From Deshaun Watson
Getty ImagesThe Browns want to get a full season out of Deshaun Watson.
The Browns have not been able to get a full season out of Watson since the blockbuster 2022 trade. Watson has played in just 12 games since being traded to the Browns due to a lengthy suspension and injuries.
Watson will be ready for the start of next season after having surgery that ended his season for a cracked shoulder socket on his right side. The Browns want him to be able to play the entire season.
“We all want him to play more often. I think it’s fair to say that, and he feels the same way,” Browns GM Andrew Berry stated on January 22. “I am really confident in him and pleased with the progress he has made with our team, both on and off the field. We are excited to have him back next year. We believe he will have a great year and we have a lot of faith in him as our starting quarterback.”
Watson has threw for 2,217 yards, 14 touchdowns and 9 interceptions with the Browns.
