Jerry Jeudy dropped just four words when asked about talking to Browns GM Andrew Berry regarding the upcoming trade deadline: “I’m going to keep that.” That short answer just ignited the trade rumor mill even more for the Cleveland Browns, a team sitting at a surprising 4-2 record and at the top of the AFC North for the first time in, well, forever. Quarterback Deshaun Watson is finally on the field, and while it hasn’t been a perfect season, a 4-2 start is darn good, making this trade buzz around a key target even more intense as November approaches.
The Clock Ticks Toward November
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been at the absolute center of trade buzz, and it’s not going away before the November trade deadline. Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal shared the exchange where Jeudy’s silence spoke volumes. When pressed further, a reporter also asked Jeudy if he would welcome a bigger job with a different team, a question that any player in his situation would probably find annoying. Jeudy shot back, “I’m focused on this week, man. I’m not answering no type of questions like that.” It’s not a denial, is it? It’s a deflection, and that’s exactly the kind of thing that sends a fan base into a frenzy. Good wideouts are notoriously hard to find in this league, and Jeudy is clearly one of those players who would garner serious trade interest. The big question for the Browns is simply if they want to lose him, and what kind of haul he’s actually worth.
Jeudy’s Impact on the Field
Despite the trade noise, Jeudy just had a huge game for the Browns. In their 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, it was Jeudy who caught a massive pass on a crucial third-and-5 play. That huge catch set up the game-winning field goal, showing exactly the kind of clutch play he can deliver. While he hasn’t notched a touchdown since the very first week of the season, that doesn’t mean his value isn’t there, especially in critical moments. Looking at the Browns’ roster, his talent is undeniable, and his connection with Deshaun Watson is clear. If Jeudy does go, Watson will likely miss him, big time.
The Browns have a big decision to make. With the trade deadline looming and the team surprisingly at the top of their division, do they stick with their current roster and push for more, or do they cash in on Jeudy to potentially address other needs? Cleveland fans are definitely watching every single report, waiting to see if their unexpected strong start gets shaken up.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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