Jerry Jeudy, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver, recorded 1,229 yards with four touchdowns on 90 receptions during the 2024 season. However, in the following year, his stats declined to 602 yards and two touchdowns across 50 receptions. Jeudy’s sharp drop in output has drawn attention as Cleveland looks to regain momentum, with Jeudy remaining a key figure in their 2026 plans.
Despite the statistical decrease, the Browns do not place the blame solely on Jeudy. His initial season with the team saw him earn Pro Bowl honors and break the franchise record for single-season receptions, establishing himself as a premier offensive weapon.
Team Leadership Addresses Jeudy’s Recent Struggles
Browns General Manager Andrew Berry acknowledged the dip in performance during remarks at the NFL Scouting Combine, noting it mirrored a wider issue within the team’s offense. He pointed out this type of decline isn’t uncommon among NFL players, referencing a similar pattern seen in another Pro Bowler, Brian Thomas of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
I think, honestly, like, it’s probably the same things that attributed to the off offense as a whole,
Berry said.
And, look, you do see this from time to time with players across the NFL. … You can look at what happened with Brian Thomas down in Jacksonville. Actually, I was thinking about this. Like, they were the two first-ballot Pro Bowlers in ’24, a year ago, and both of those guys had down years this year. So it does happen.
– Andrew Berry, Browns General Manager
Berry expressed strong confidence in Jeudy’s capability to bounce back, given his young age and past achievements. He emphasized that improving the overall offensive operation could help Jeudy return to form.
But we have a lot of confidence in Jerry. For a guy to produce how he did at 25 years old, break all the records and play to his ability, we think that if we can make our offense a bit more operational, we would expect him to bounce back.
– Andrew Berry, Browns General Manager
Offensive Challenges Impacting the Browns’ 2025 Season
The Browns’ struggles extended beyond Jeudy, as Cleveland’s offense was among the least productive in 2025. Only the Las Vegas Raiders scored fewer points, and both the Raiders and Tennessee Titans produced fewer total yards than Cleveland. The underwhelming offensive output contributed to the Browns finishing the season with a 5-12 record, leading to the dismissal of head coach Kevin Stefanski.
On the offensive side, the new coordinator Travis Switzer voiced optimism about unlocking Jeudy’s potential moving forward. Switzer acknowledged that fluctuations in production can result from many factors beyond a player’s control, highlighting the need to evaluate those elements closely.
You got Jerry Jeudy, who is a very talented player,
Switzer stated,
and that’ll be something that we’re looking to try to tap into. A skilled player’s production year to year, I mean, there’s just so many variables that go into that, you know what I mean? I think you can overthink things. A lot of times, it’s outside of that individual player’s control. So we’ll be looking at all those things, and we’re very excited about Jeudy and (wide receiver Isaiah) Bond.
– Travis Switzer, Browns Offensive Coordinator
Quarterback Instability as a Possible Factor
Jeudy’s decline coincides with turmoil at the quarterback position. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland’s starter, missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon late in the previous year. The Browns cycled through multiple quarterbacks, including veteran Joe Flacco, third-round rookie Dillon Gabriel, and fifth-round rookie Shedeur Sanders.
The Browns opened 2025 with Flacco for four games before trading him to the Cincinnati Bengals. Gabriel and Sanders then split starting duties for the remainder of the season. Despite this instability, Jeudy posted Pro Bowl-level production in 2024 even with a rotating cast of quarterbacks, including Watson, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Bailey Zappe.
Looking ahead, the quarterback situation remains uncertain for the Browns going into 2026, with Watson expected to return but Gabriel and Sanders still on the roster. New head coach Todd Monken suggested the coming offseason and training camp will be critical for determining the starter, highlighting the competitive nature of the position.
You would hope that by the time you get to training camp that the reps that you’re giving to a quarterback is for your starter,
Monken said.
Whether we get to that place, I don’t know. That’ll be determined in the offseason as part of it. It’s just another part of the piece. …
– Todd Monken, Browns Head Coach
I think it’s an open competition. I mean, I don’t know why it wouldn’t be an open competition, and I don’t mean that saying it harshly, but I don’t think there’s enough on film over the last couple years one way or the other to say, ‘Boy, we haven’t started our quarterback yet’ whether internally or externally.
– Todd Monken, Browns Head Coach
Outlook for Jerry Jeudy and the Browns in 2026
Jerry Jeudy remains a critical asset for the Browns as the team aims to restore its offensive efficacy. With new leadership in the coaching staff and a focus on stabilizing quarterback play, Cleveland intends to maximize Jeudy’s skills in the upcoming season. How well the Browns address these challenges could determine their competitiveness in 2026 and beyond, with Jeudy’s ability to return to his peak form central to their success.
