Published October 22, 2026 07:22 AM
Jerry Jeudy spent a lot of time as the top attraction in the Browns’ wide receiving corps over the last two years, but his role has changed in 2026.
Rookies KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston moved to the top of the depth chart and the changing of the guard was illustrated by Jeudy having two catches on five targets through the first three weeks of the season. The last three weeks have seen Jeudy get more involved, including key late catches in wins over the Steelers and Ravens, but he’s still playing a complementary rather than a starring role in the offense.
On Wednesday, Jeudy admitted that it’s not an ideal situation but that he’s still determined to be what quarterback Deshaun Watson and the offense need him to be.
“It’s kind of frustrating not being able to perform or be involved as much as you like, but Deshaun, he just came up to me and he said, ‘Hey, I’m going to need you some of these games, man. I’m going to need you to lock in and stay focused,’” Jeudy said, via Dan Labbe of Cleveland.com. “And I heard that. I just continue to grind and continue to stay focused.”
The change of circumstances has led to speculation that the Browns could move Jeudy ahead of the trade deadline. Jeudy’s seen that chatter, but declined to share any conversations he may have had with the Browns about it and said he’s “keeping it day-by-day” as the season unfolds in Cleveland.