Making sense of Browns TRADING for WR Jerry Jeudy, Broncos yield multiple Day 3 picks

The Cleveland Browns bolstered their receiving unit by acquiring 2020 first-round pick (No. 15) WR Jerry Jeudy via trade with the Denver Broncos.

A move that GM Andrew Berry thought was well worth the risk, as he traded multiple 2024 late-round picks--he felt the move needed to be made in order to push the Browns forward in their quest for a deep playoff run.

Below outlines the draft capital the Browns sacrificed in order to land the Alabama product:

• 2024 R5 pick (No. 135)

• 2024 R6 pick (No. 202)

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Why the move was made

Browns needs:

• Needed WR2 to complement WR Amari Cooper

• 2023 traded for WR Elijah Moore who primarily lined up in slot while providing “gadget player” skillset

• 2024 NFL WR draft class is weak, leading Berry to find value in Jeudy despite acquiring him in a contract year

Broncos wants:

• GM George Paton is in rebuild mode & wanted draft capital to mortgage future after releasing QB Russell Wilson

• Paton believes foundational core comes from drafting/developing players

• Broncos now have a total of $30.5M in cap space to sign UFAs