Every trade negotiation starts with an asking price. Teams shopping a veteran rarely get exactly what they want, but the opening number reveals how they value the player and how motivated they are to move him. The gap between that number and what the market will bear often decides whether a deal gets done. New details have emerged about what the Browns are looking for in a potential Jerry Jeudy trade.
Jordan Schultz shared what he is hearing, and that is that the Browns are seeking an early third or fourth-round draft pick for him.
“The Browns clearly like the young receiver group they have, and are building with Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and Isaiah Bond. Obviously, the tight end Harold Fannin as well. Jeudy made some big plays in Thursday night’s win over Pittsburgh. But he only played 24 snaps on Sunday, even with Concepcion leaving early with a concussion. It’s pretty well known around the league that Jeudy’s available. But my understanding is Cleveland would like something in that early third to fourth range. I’m just not sure they’ll be able to get it,” Schultz said.
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— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 13, 2026
Schultz’s report is the clearest sign yet of where things stand. The asking price is ambitious.
There is logic behind the number, though. The Browns acquired Jeudy from the Denver Broncos in 2024 for a pair of Day 3 picks, and he rewarded them with 1,229 yards in his first season. Landing a 3rd-round selection would represent a clear profit on that investment.
His contract helps, too. Jeudy’s base salary this season is just $1.5 million, and his 2027 salary is not guaranteed, making him an easy fit for a contender searching for a short-term boost.
The snap count shows how much his role has shrunk. Jeudy played just 24 snaps against the New York Jets, even after KC Concepcion left in the 1st quarter. He drew 7 targets in that limited action but managed only 3 catches for 19 yards.
Through 5 games, he has 8 catches for 81 yards, a far cry from the production that made him a Pro Bowler 2 years ago.
The market is also getting crowded. Receivers are already on the move, highlighted by a Marvin Harrison Jr. trade that has drawn plenty of attention, and teams looking for help on the outside have multiple options to consider.
For the Browns, the question is how firm they are on that price. Holding out for a 3rd-round pick could mean keeping Jeudy past the November 10 deadline, which would not be the worst outcome given the injuries piling up. But with Isaiah Bond emerging and Concepcion expected back eventually, Cleveland may decide a lesser return is better than watching his value disappear.
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