After Cleveland’s Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, Isaiah Bond found himself taking heat from an old Browns voice.
Former Cleveland receiver Jarvis Landry didn’t hold back after Bond’s rough afternoon at MetLife Stadium, where the second-year wideout was pressed into a bigger role because of KC Concepcion’s injury. Bond was targeted seven times and finished with three catches for 74 yards, but his day was marked by several drops, including one late in a tight game.
Landry made it clear he expected better, especially in a game played through steady rain. Bond was on the field without gloves, and Landry pointed to that as part of the problem.
"I'm catching that s**t. Period.
Ain't no ifs, ands, or buts. If I drop one without gloves, best believe the next time I come on the field, I got gloves on or I got tape on my fingers or something."
Landry said.
He also said Bond wasn’t "living up to Cleveland's high standards for its wideouts".
Bond’s situation has been building for months. He came into the offseason as something of a quiet name, fighting for a spot after the Browns drafted two receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft. Then training camp turned him into one of the most talked-about players on the roster, with the former Texas Longhorn stacking strong practices and touchdowns day after day.
The problem has been carrying that momentum into games. Through the first four weeks of the season, Bond had just two catches on two targets for 12 yards, a far cry from the buzz he created in camp.
There’s still a path for more snaps, especially while Concepcion’s health remains a question. And even when Concepcion is back, Bond’s supporters believe he deserves a bigger role.
The thinking is simple: his speed changes the field. Used as a deep threat, he could create room for Concepcion, who had been getting strong separation off the line of scrimmage.
For now, though, the formula is straightforward. Bond has to clean up the drops and make the easy ones. If he wants to turn the conversation, the answer has to come on the field.
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