The Browns have the Jets to thank for landing their bargain deal for their breakout wide receiver this offseason

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had a priceless response to rumors about Woody Johnson nixing a trade for him.

A Thursday report from The Athletic suggested that Jerry Jeudy’s NFL career path was affected by his Madden rating, and the Cleveland Browns receiver has responded. According to the report, the Jets were in “deep in negotiations” to acquire Jeudy from the Broncos, but Johnson blocked the deal because his NFL video game rating “wasn’t high enough.”

The vetoed trade may have been a blessing in disguise for Jeudy, who recently eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark and is on pace for a career-best campaign in Cleveland. Jeudy had a rating of 81 in Madden 24 and currently has a rating of 83 in Madden 25, for what it's worth.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy fired back over a report that the New York Jets decided not to trade for him due to his rating in a video game.

In his first season with the Cleveland Browns, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has eclipsed 1,000 yards for the first time in his young career.

Madden 25's updated ratings are giving Jerry Jeudy some credit. The video game updated the rosters ahead of Week 15 and the Cleveland Browns wide

According to a report from The Athletic, the New York Jers nearly pulled off a trade for Cleveland Browns star Jerry Jeudy, before owner Woody Johnson nixed the deal for a wild reason