For the Browns, Jeudy represents another weapon for quarterback Deshaun Watson to go along with Amari Cooper. The veteran WR was acquired for minimal draft capital, as was the case with the Cooper trade to Cleveland two years earlier.
Jeudy was drafted by the Broncos with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and had 211 catches for 3,053 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in his four seasons in Denver. However, he never surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving yardage mark, and had only two touchdown catches for 758 yards in 2023.
Due to his mediocre performance compared to other WRs in the same draft class, Jeudy was plagued with rumors last year that he was on the trade block. While the Broncos picked up his fifth-year option last offseason and held onto it all year, it appears they have decided it is time to move on from the 24-year-old wideout as they work through a complete overhaul. are doing. Of crime.
The Broncos already made big news this week when they announced on Monday that they had informed quarterback Russell Wilson of their intention to release him at the beginning of the league year.
Jeudy’s departure has opened the door for another Broncos wide receiver to see a bigger impact, namely Marvin Mims Jr. Head coach Sean Payton recently said he expects to see more potential from the 2023 draft pick in his second year, and he should be in line now after recording 22 catches for 377 yards as a rookie. With Courtland Sutton taking on a more prominent role.
Meanwhile, Judy gets a fresh start with a new team going into her final year under her rookie contract before a potential free agency stint.
