Key Takeaways:
– Jerry Jeudy secures transfer to Cleveland Browns from Denver Broncos for a fresh start.
– Browns exchanged fifth and sixth-round picks in the 2024 draft for Jeudy, strengthening their receiver depth.
– Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson shows excitement for Jeudy’s transfer to the team.
– The Browns eye a full season with Watson, despite past injuries.
Jerry Jeudy, the former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, is now in fresh territory with the Cleveland Browns. The transfer brings renewed enthusiasm both to Jeudy and the Browns. With the Browns trading fifth and sixth-round picks in the 2024 draft for Jeudy, the depth in the receiver roster gets elevated.
Jeudy Teams Up With Other Stars
Next season in Cleveland, Jeudy will share the field with stars like Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, and Cedric Tillman, among others. Sharing his excitement for the fresh start, Jeudy posted a three-word message on X, saying: “Only Dawgs Allowed.” This indicates his readiness to integrate into the Browns’ “Dawg Pound”.
In the recent past, the Browns eyed Jeudy relentlessly. They even considered trading for him last season, but the asking price of a second-round pick deterred the move, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.
Financial Play by Browns
The Browns now find themselves with a solid No. 2 option alongside Cooper, and at a lower cost, most likely. Reports suggest that Cleveland might convert some of Jeudy’s salary into a bonus, thus reducing his cap number. “The Browns inherit Jeudy’s $12.987 million contract for 2024,” Cabot further stated on Saturday, March 9. The team will likely resort to restructure bonus and lower the base salary either by extending the contract or adding void years.
On the other hand, Jeudy is on the verge of a contract year. Unless the Browns reach an agreement on a contract extension, he turns free in 2025. Sporting an impressive career record, Jeudy to date has registered 211 catches for 3,053 yards, including 11 touchdowns, despite never touching the 1,000-yard mark.
QB Deshaun Watson Excited for Jeudy’s Inclusion
Following the announcement of Jeudy’s trade, quarterback Deshaun Watson displayed happiness about having one more potent weapon under his command next season. On X, he expressed joy with a few emoji-focused messages, including celebrating Jeudy’s signature arrow-shooting post, which coincidentally is also Watson’s signature celebration.
Adding Jeudy was a priority for the Browns this offseason to enhance their arsenal for Watson. Amari Cooper, who led the Browns last season with a tally of 1,250 yards on 72 catches, is another formidable player for Jeudy to work with.
Watson’s Anticipated Full Season
Browns are hopeful of rolling out Watson for the full season, following his recovery from season-ending surgery for a displaced fracture to the glenoid in his right shoulder. Despite injuries and suspensions restricting Watson to just 12 games since the 2022 trade, Browns General Manager Andrew Berry believes in his star player’s potential for the upcoming season.
“I do feel really good about him, happy with the progress that he’s made within our organization,” he stated, expecting a ‘big year’ from Watson and expressing ‘a ton of confidence in him as our starting quarterback’. Since joining the Browns, Watson has passed for 2,217 yards, including 14 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
Jerry Jeudy’s transfer to Browns thus brings a new surge of anticipation and energy for the Browns, fueling hope for a successful season ahead.
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