The Denver Broncos selected Jerry Jeudy with the 15th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft in hopes that Jeudy would become a star and help transform the team’s offense. Unfortunately through four seasons with the organization, he has fallen short of those expectations. And moving forward, he will now be playing for a new team after the Broncos agreed to trade him on Saturday.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news of the Broncos trading Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns.
Trade: Broncos and Browns agreed to a deal today that will send WR Jerry Jeudy to Cleveland in exchange for two draft picks, sources tell ESPN.
Cleveland made a run at Jeudy at last season’s trade deadline. Now the Browns finally will get him once trade is processed this week. pic.twitter.com/G0XlwDXlAr
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2024
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero later detailed that the Broncos will be receiving a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2024 sixth-round pick in return for the former Alabama product.
Cleveland is sending 2024 fifth- and sixth-round picks to Denver for Jerry Jeudy, per source. https://t.co/sW0fRr2Lxq
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2024
Naturally, fans had plenty to say on social media about the trade for both sides.
Finally Jerry Jeudy gets traded
We’ve been hearing the rumors for years
And for a 5th and 6th round pick? Worth it for the Browns to find out if they can get something out of him https://t.co/jadm1FNe3V— Big Game Bengal (@BengalYouTube) March 9, 2024
Broncos trade former 1st round pick Jerry Jeudy to Cleveland for a 5th and 6th round pick. pic.twitter.com/HZj77ouiCu
— Mark Schlereth (@markschlereth) March 9, 2024
The Browns are already a playoff team with a DOMINANT DEFENSE. Adding Jerry Jeudy gives them a dynamic core of offensive weapons. In 11 personnel, it’s Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore in the slot, David Njoku at TE and Nick Chubb at RB. Browns are going all in. Love it. pic.twitter.com/cr1yrwOJ6U
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 9, 2024
Makes sense why the #Browns traded two late round picks for Jerry Jeudy
Last season they ranked 20th in total Yards After Catch
Jeudy averaged 5.9 of YAC per reception in 2023
-that was 6th among WRs w/ at least 80 targets #DawgPound
pic.twitter.com/PTWkIN2enk— Mac🦬 (@tha_buffalo) March 9, 2024
Welcome to Cleveland Jerry Jeudy. pic.twitter.com/hCbdlkRzUk
— Tyler Johnson (@T_johnson_TJ) March 9, 2024
Jeudy’s best season came back in 2022 for the Broncos, recording 67 receptions for 972 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
Unfortunately, he took a bit of a step back this past season, and overall failed to provide much consistency at the wide receiver position for the Broncos during his tenure with the team.
It’s fair to say that some of his struggles came due to the mediocre quarterback play in Denver throughout his time with the team.
Another area of concern could about Jeudy’s game may just be his mental toughness. Former NFL star wideout turned NFL Network analyst Steve Smith Sr. famously called out Jeudy publically last season, saying that he “mentally unable to handle constructive criticism”.
The deal makes sense for the Browns in that it is a buy-low opportunity on a player in Jeudy that came into the NFL with a ton of promise. Could a change of scenery make the difference in Jeudy’s game? Potentially, but he still needs to prove that he can be a true difference maker in the right situation.
