Jerry Jeudy’s name hasn’t exactly disappeared from the Browns’ offense, but it has felt that way at times this season. That’s what makes the reminder so striking: the last Cleveland receiver to crack 150 yards in a game was Jeudy himself.
That came on Dec. 2, 2024, in a late-season matchup with the Denver Broncos, when he caught nine of 13 targets for 235 yards and a touchdown. Cleveland still lost 42-31, but Jeudy’s day was loud enough to land him in franchise history. He became the fourth player in Browns history to top 200 receiving yards in a game, trailing only Josh Gordon and Amari Cooper for the top spots.
It’s a sharp contrast to where things stand now. At 27, Jeudy has slipped from centerpiece to afterthought in stretches, and the question hanging over him is simple: can he get back to that 2024 level?
The production was real last season. In a Browns year that ended with just three wins and 14 losses, Jeudy was one of the few bright spots, leading the offense with 90 catches for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 13.7 yards per reception and 72.3 yards per game, numbers that hinted at the kind of downfield threat Cleveland hoped it was getting.
The quarterback situation around him has been anything but stable. Jeudy was catching passes from Jameis Winston, Deshaun Watson, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe three seasons ago.
Now, in 2026, Watson is his starter again. That connection has taken time to build, especially with Watson missing the last two seasons and the two not having much opportunity to develop chemistry when Jeudy first arrived from Denver.
Even so, the usage has picked up. After seeing just five targets for two catches and 26 yards over the first three weeks, Jeudy’s role has grown over the last month. From Week 4 through Week 7, he has 14 receptions on 18 targets for 145 yards.
He may not always get the ball early, but when the Browns need a play, Watson has been willing to look his way. That much is clear to everyone involved. Jeudy has the track record to back it up, especially as a downfield weapon, and Cleveland appears to believe there’s still more to unlock if the relationship keeps growing.
Jeudy addressed the Browns’ late-game edge this week, saying: "We're just motivated. We're determined to win each and every week.
We come with the mindset to win the game, no matter what the score is. We focus on each play."
There has also been plenty of noise around his future. Rumors have circulated in recent weeks about whether Cleveland might move him, but the latest reporting suggests a deal is unlikely.
The Browns are not actively shopping him, though they would listen if an offer were substantial enough. Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter reported that "The Browns aren't shopping Jeudy at all, and the price is high.
It would take a premium deal to get Cleveland to move on -- even if general manager Andrew Berry is open to discussing any deal.
"But as of right now, a Jeudy deal seems unlikely."
That lines up with the idea that Jeudy remains in Cleveland unless someone comes with a massive offer. For now, he looks set to stay put and keep building with an offense that still needs his best version.
His next chance comes Sunday, Nov. 1, when the Browns travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EST at Acrisure Stadium in the second meeting between the teams this season.
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