For the Browns, Jeudy represents one other weapon for quarterback Deshaun Watson to go together with Amari Cooper, and one acquired for minimal draft capital, simply as within the case of Cooper’s commerce to Cleveland two years in the past.
Jeudy was drafted by the Broncos with the No. 15 total choose within the 2020 NFL Draft, and had 211 catches for 3,053 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in his 4 seasons in Denver. Nonetheless, he by no means hit the 1,000+ receiving yards mark, and had simply two landing catches on 758 yards in 2023.
As a consequence of his middling efficiency in contrast with different WRs in the identical draft class, within the final 12 months Jeudy was stricken by rumors that he was on the commerce block. Whereas the Broncos ended up selecting up his fifth-year possibility final offseason and held onto him all year long, it seems they’ve determined now could be the time to maneuver on from the 24-year-old wideout as they work by way of a full revamp of the offense.
The Broncos already made main information this week once they introduced on Monday that they’d knowledgeable quarterback Russell Wilson of their intention to launch him in the beginning of the league 12 months.
Jeudy’s departure opens the door for different Broncos huge receivers to see an even bigger influence, specifically Marvin Mims Jr. Head coach Sean Payton mentioned lately he anticipated to see extra of the 2023 draft choose’s potential in his second 12 months, and he ought to now be in line to tackle a extra distinguished position alongside Courtland Sutton after recording 22 catches for 377 yards as a rookie.
In the meantime, Jeudy will get a contemporary begin with a brand new workforce going into his final 12 months beneath his rookie contract earlier than a possible free company stint.