The Cleveland Browns have made a concerted effort to improve their receiving corps, but that doesn’t seem to faze Jerry Jeudy.
Jeudy, who the Browns acquired and signed to a three-year, $58 million contract in 2024, seemed to brush off any idea that one of the new wideouts Cleveland drafted could overtake him in first-year head coach Todd Monken’s offense.
“I don’t really focus too much on that,” Jeudy said. “At the end of the day, I just focus on what I’m capable of doing and consistently grinding and working to be the best version of myself and just do whatever I need to do to help the team win. So if that’s to be the bell cow, then I’m the bell cow. Whatever that means, I’m just here to help them win and be the best version of myself.”
Jeudy, 27, saw his numbers take a big dive in 2025. After having one of the best seasons of his career in 2024, during which he caught a career-high 90 passes for 1,229 yards, another career-high mark, and 4 touchdowns, Jeudy had just 50 receptions for 602 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2025. Of course, the drop in production coincides with continued instability at quarterback, but either way, he could be at risk of being replaced next offseason.
As a result of his contract — the Browns can cut Jeudy after June 1, 2027 and save $4.6 milllion — and the new crop of wide receivers, he would appear vulnerable, especially if one of the additions can step into the role of being a No. 1 wide receiver.
Cleveland is certainly hoping that either first-round draft pick KC Concepcion or second-round pick Denzel Boston can become that. The Browns used their 24th and 39th overall picks, respectively, on the pair during last month’s draft.
The Browns kick off the season vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 13.
The Cleveland Browns have made a concerted effort to improve their receiving corps, but that doesn’t seem to faze Jerry Jeudy. Jeudy, who the Browns acquired and signed to a three-year, $58 million contract in 2024, seemed to brush off any idea that one of the new wideouts Cleveland drafted could overtake him in first-year head coach Todd Monken’s offense.
