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NBC Sports
29-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Jerry Jeudy on Browns QB competition: I like it because it's making them better
While the Browns did not have much team success in 2024, receiver Jerry Jeudy had his best season as a pro, catching 90 passes for 1,229 yards with four touchdowns. He'd like to build on that in 2025, but first, Cleveland has to get its quarterback position settled. As the club's lead receiver, Jeudy said he doesn't mind the four-way battle between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. 'I like it because that's just making each quarterback get better, competing against each other, really drive them to be the best version of themselves,' Jeudy said in his Wednesday press conference. 'So, you always want that as a quarterback — or four quarterbacks.' Since entering the league as the No. 15 overall pick in 2020, Jeudy has not had much consistency at QB. While he did have Russell Wilson as a starter from 2022-2023, the rest of his time as a pro has been marked by plenty of shifts at signal-caller. In an ideal world, that would change for Jeudy going forward. 'It's pretty difficult because you want to always build that relationship with a quarterback and have that consistency throughout the years,' Jeudy said. 'But as a receiver going through that, you've just got to keep working and learn how to adjust no matter what. Some situations aren't going to go as planned, so you've just got to figure out how to just keep going and stay on the right path.' For Jeudy, that just means being a friendly target to each of Cleveland's four QBs by getting open. He said it's been 'amazing' to work with Flacco so far, noting that he can see why Amari Cooper called it 'poetry in motion' when the Super Bowl XLVII MVP throws the ball. Jeudy also has established a rapport with Pickett, having worked out with him during the offseason. And as for the rookie QBs, Jeudy has been impressed so far. 'They're working hard,' Jeudy said. 'They're competing very well — very smart, athletic quarterbacks that know the game of football, know how to play the position real well. Very smart. I'm excited. They've got a bright future ahead of them.'
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
5 Browns players who could star in the Olympics flag football team
5 Browns players who could star in the Olympics flag football team The NFL officially announced that players could participate in the Olympics as part of the 5-on-5 flag football team. The league has been preparing its game for a global audience, and the Olympics is the perfect stage for the game. Of course, flag football doesn't capture the brutal physicality of the game, but it could capture most of the grace. The games will be played on 50-yard fields, and they will feature a women's event as well. Each team will have ten players on their roster. Fans of the Browns will likely see players participate in the Olympics. The team has a deep global representation, especially in Africa. Last year, the Browns were granted international marketing rights in Nigeria as part of the NFL's Global Marketing Program. The Browns will also play an away game in London, England, in 2025. The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will be an important event for the sport. The NFL wants to put its best foot forward. Here are five Browns players who could play in the Olympics. 1. David Njoku David Njoku was meant to be in the Olympics. The stylish playmaker could suit up for the United States or Nigeria. Njoku will be celebrating his 32nd birthday during the 2028 Olympics. Njoku would be a real threat in the passing game. His combination of size and speed should make him a super weapon against the amateur athletes he'll see in the Olympics. 2. Denzel Ward Denzel Ward is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He'll be 31 years old during the 2028 Olympics. In my opinion, he's the most dynamic cornerback in the NFL. His movement skills, agility, and speed are unrivaled at the position. His footwork in press coverage disrupts opposing receivers. Ward is usually attached to the hip of the receiver he's covering. The finesse style of flag football would help accentuate what Ward does best. 3. Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy is one of the most electric route runners in the sport. Jeudy is a kinetic mover who makes violent cuts across the field. Last season, Jeudy proved he can be one of the most dangerous receiving threats in the league. His deep speed makes him a threat to score anytime. Jeudy's play style would stand out in flag football. He'll be 29 years old during the 2028 Olympics. 4. Ogbo Okoronkwo Ogbo Okoronkwo is a solid bet for the Olympics. While the event is 5-on-5, teams still need a pass rusher and a center. The center is an eligible receiver after the snap. Okoronkwo was born in Gainesville, Florida, but has developed many global connections. He's quietly one of the best ambassadors in football. Okoronkwo has worked with NFL International over the past few years and hopes to work in their London headquarters after he retires. Okoronkwo will be in the twilight years of his career during the 2028 Olympics. 5. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah would be the perfect rusher in flag football. There are few linebackers in NFL history with his urgency, agility, and quickness. His diverse skill set makes him a great coverage player and a dangerous blitzer. It's hard for me to believe that Owusu-Koramoah's playing career could be over. He was one of the most impressive Browns' defenders on a team full of freaks. Hopefully, Owusu-Koramoah can recover from his mysterious spine injury. He's still dedicated to the sport. He founded a global nonprofit organization, Natural Knowledge Wisdom Advancement (NKWA), which uses American football to promote the values of unity, abundance, and vitality. The organization primarily works in West Africa, but has expanded into the Middle East, the West Indies, and the United States. Owusu-Koramoah is one of the best global ambassadors in the sport. I'm sure he'll find a way to the Olympics as a player or a coach.
USA Today
02-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Heisman winner Travis Hunter list two Cleveland Browns players he wants to work with
Heisman winner Travis Hunter list two Cleveland Browns players he wants to work with The number one prospect in the 2025 NFL draft, Colorado's two-way star Travis Hunter, wants to work out with two Cleveland Browns superstars. In an interview with Bleacher Report, Heisman winner Hunter said he wants to work out with Browns' wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, cornerback Denzel Ward, and Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Hunter said he used to slide into their messages trying to schedule a practice when he was younger. Hunter said that he grew up in South Florida watching Jeudy's highlights. Jeudy has been one of the most dynamic playmakers in football since college. When Jeudy arrived in Cleveland, he mentioned how important growing up in South Florida meant to him. Jeudy was excited to play with his South Florida idol Amari Cooper. The Browns have successfully scouted the area for receiver talent. Hunter could be the next receiver from South Florida. At the NFL Combine, general manager Andrew Berry told the media the team views Hunter primarily as a receiver. The Browns are deep at cornerback as Denzel Ward continues to lock down the opponent's passing attacks. Hunter is wise to be inspired by the All-Pro snub. There are a lot of flashes of Ward's game when Hunter plays. Hunter has the quick feet and smooth hips to excel at soft press coverage. Hunter's change of direction skills and his physicality when tackling are also reminiscent of the Browns' cornerback. Hunter is the top cornerback and receiver prospect in the 2025 NFL draft. Hunter said he hasn't worked out with any of the stars just yet. Hunter could be working with Jeudy and Ward every day in practice. The Browns will strongly consider selecting the best player in the draft, even if his positional values are weak.
USA Today
27-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL combine: Colorado WR Travis Hunter watches Browns WR Jerry Jeudy to model game after
NFL combine: Colorado WR Travis Hunter watches Browns WR Jerry Jeudy to model game after Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy got a shoutout from one of the top receivers at the NFL combine in two-way Colorado star and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. We are now into the second day of the NFL combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, and defensive backs and tight ends spoke to the media. Hunter was the most popular player of the day and had much to say. Among them was an interesting answer: What wide receivers did he model his game after as he entered the NFL? One of his answers was none other than the former Biletnikoff Trophy winner and first round pick Jeudy. Athletically, it is easy to see the comparison between two players who are twitched up, can run any route, and have the explosiveness to run away from defenders with the ball in their hands. Hunter, of course, is a bit lankier with a wider catch radius than Jeudy. With the Browns holding the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, is there a chance they could unite Hunter with Jeudy to form an unstoppable duo to build their passing attack out of?
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Blast from the past: Watch Jerry Jeudy shine in NFL combine interview with Browns
With the NFL combine this week, the Cleveland Browns have shared a glimpse inside the process, an interview with wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from 2020. The week of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is upon us, where teams will extensively meet and evaluate players for the first time in person for the draft cycle. On their X page, the Browns posted a video of when they spoke with receiver Jerry Jeudy at the combine leading up to the 2020 draft. .@jerryjeudy's been impressing this coaching staff since day 1 — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) February 24, 2025 Cleveland wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea was viewing a play with Jeudy where he and another receiver were in a stack alignment. Jeudy's coaches decided to switch up the receivers' normal technique on this specific play and O'Shea thought it would be a tough question to ask Jeudy why they did that. Jeudy understood the reason they changed the technique is because the corners were playing top hat, which to a lot of teams is a man coverage technique used against stack alignments where the press corner takes the release of the off receiver instead of the point man. O'Shea was impressed by Jeudy's understanding of the approach and why it worked. Additionally, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski asked what Jeudy thinks he has to work on at that time and Jeudy mentioned his strength. Although Jeudy hasn't always been fond of the lifting part of football, he spoke on his increased realization of how essential weightlifting is for NFL success. Jeudy set the record for single-season receptions in Cleveland franchise history in his first season with the team. The 25-year-old surpassed all expectations in his first year after some fans around the league felt the team overpaid because of his underwhelming production to that point. Jeudy will look to build on a tremendous first season with the Browns in hopefully a more successful season in 2025.
