The Cleveland Browns signed Jerry Jeudy to a massive $52.5 million extension in March of 2024, but the team could trade him before he plays out that deal. Selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Alabama product never quite lived up to his draft capital during his time in Mile High. However, he finally played up to his potential during his first season with the Browns, finishing the 2024 campaign with 90 receptions for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns. However, he came back to Earth in 2025, recording just 50 receptions for 602 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games.
Cleveland’s disastrous quarterback situation didn’t help anything, but it’s clear the Browns weren’t thrilled with Jeudy’s performance. After all, the team used their first-round pick on Texas A&M’s KC Conception and their second-round pick on Washington’s Denzel Boston. Cleveland could still keep Jerry Jeudy as a veteran mentor, but it’s safe to assume they’d be willing to trade him for the right price.
It’s worth noting that a Jerry Jeudy trade probably won’t happen until after June 1st. The wide receiver currently carries a $10.37 million cap hit, but that number jumps to $22.32 milion if they trade him before June 1st. However, if they wait a few months, they can split the dead money over two years and reduce his 2026 cap hit to $6.47 million.
Browns Could Trade Jerry Jeudy After Receiver-Heavy Draft
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills spent most of the first two days of the draft trading back and loading up on draft picks. While this strategy certainly has its merit in a league that requires 53 players on a roster, they should still look to add more support for quarterback Josh Allen. The D.J. Moore trade ensures he’ll have at least two reliable receivers (along with Khalil Shakir), but it wouldn’t hurt to add someone who can consistently play on the outside. Moore and Shakir are both at their best in the slot, but a Jerry Jeudy trade will give Buffalo someone with a more unique skillset.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders have their quarterback of the future in Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. Now, they must give him the necessary tools to succeed. While tight end Brock Bowers is already one of the game’s most exciting weapons, this team could use more help at the wide receiver position. Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, and Jack Bech form one of the most unproven wide receiver depth charts in football, and adding someone like Jeudy to the mix will bring some much-needed stability to this room. While he probably won’t put up another 1,200-yard season, he could be critical to Mendoza’s development.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers only had two picks in the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they (rightfully) used one of them to fix the interior offensive line. However, they should do something about the state of the wide receiver position. Ladd McConkey is a fine starter, but Quentin Johnston is better in a depth role. Head coach Jim Harbaugh prefers to win games on the ground, but adding someone like Jerry Jeudy via trade would go a long way in making life easier for Justin Herbert. The Chargers play in a loaded division and need all the offensive firepower they can get to win the division.
