Jerry Jeudy will face his old team in Week 13.
The Denver Broncos traded the former first-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns in a trade Fifth and sixth round draft picks this spring.
Jeudy will now return to Empower Field at Mile High with the Broncos Host the Browns To Monday Night Football on December 2nd.
“I'm ready to go there and win a football game,” Jeudy told Cleveland reporters Friday when asked what his feelings were before returning to Denver. “You always want to beat the opposing team you used to play for, that’s just the competitive nature of us athletes.”
Jeudy later said he didn't mention the game in his schedule but was “very excited” when it was announced.
The receiver said the swap “didn’t hurt at all” because it was what he wanted. Jeudy was looking for a fresh start and a new atmosphere. He also said he needed to go elsewhere to get more opportunities on offense.
Jeudy also praised Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain and said he expects PS2 to follow him in coverage on Monday.
Exclusive earlier this week Interview with Tony GrossiSaid Jeudy, “I just want to go back up there and kick their asses.”
The 25-year-old Jeudy is on pace to set career highs in receptions (69) and receiving yards (997) this season. In his first 11 games in Cleveland, he recorded 45 catches for 645 yards and two touchdowns. All three of those totals would rank second among Denver receivers in 2024.
After joining the Browns this spring, Jeudy signed one Three-year, $52.5 million contract extension. The Broncos wouldn't have paid that, so the trade seems to have worked out well for all parties.
