At this time last year, Jerry Jeudy looked like the answer for Cleveland. The Browns wanted him to pick up where Amari Cooper left off and grow into the team’s top receiver. He flashed enough to keep that hope alive, and with his first-round pedigree, a real breakout seemed within reach.
That’s not how 2025 played out. Cleveland’s offense landed among the NFL’s worst in every major category, and Jeudy’s place on the roster suddenly looks a lot less secure. The twist is that the Browns may have stumbled into a better problem: they now have two first-round-caliber receivers in KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, while Isaiah Bond reportedly has made huge strides this offseason and looks like a potential star in the making.
With that kind of youth coming on, Cleveland may not need Jeudy the way it once did. And around the league, there’s always a market for another receiver who can add firepower. That makes Jeudy a realistic trade candidate, and a few teams stand out as possible landing spots.
The Browns’ young receiver group could make him expendable, and the Colts look like one of the cleanest fits.
Indianapolis moved Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers this offseason, leaving Alec Pierce and Josh Downs to carry a much bigger load. Pierce has been more of a downfield threat lately, while Downs works out of the slot.
The Colts did add Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, but he has mostly been a core special teams player. Ashton Dulin and rookie Deion Burks are also in the mix, though both come with more questions than certainty.
Jeudy would give Indianapolis another proven option alongside those veterans. The hands have never been perfectly reliable, but the contract is team-friendly, and the Colts are built like a club trying to win now.
Washington is another team that could make sense. Even after Deebo Samuel put together a strong season on a team with a decimated offense, the Commanders may not bring him back. If that happens, they’re right back where they started, looking for someone to line up opposite Terry McLaurin.
Antonio Williams has gotten positive reviews in spring workouts, but he’s still a third-round rookie. After a disappointing season, the Commanders may feel pressure to give Jayden Daniels more help, and teams coming off a letdown often move quickly to make a splash and save face. That could open the door for the Browns to put Jeudy in front of them.
Las Vegas also belongs on the list. The Raiders are stepping into a new era, and rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza may not play right away. Even so, an offensive-minded head coach like Klint Kubiak means they’ll still need more weapons.
Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty could become stars, but Las Vegas needs more than that to survive in the AFC West. Right now, the roster doesn’t have a true WR1-caliber player.
Jeudy may not be the biggest name available, but he’d be an upgrade over Jalen Nailor, Tre Tucker, and Jack Bech. The Raiders need veteran pass catchers, and the Browns could have one to offer at a discount.
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