New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reportedly turned down a trade for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy during the offseason due to Jeudy's rating in the 'Madden NFL' video game series. The Athletic revealed this information, adding that Johnson was also hesitant to sign guard John Simpson because of his 'Madden' awareness rating. While Jeudy has since flourished with the Browns, the Jets have struggled this season, resulting in the firing of head coach Robert Saleh and the dismissal of general manager Joe Douglas.
Just as New York Jets fans thought there were no more twists to be had in their 2024 season, another bolt from the blue has been revealed. According to The Athletic, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson turned down the chance to trade for current Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in the offseason, with the owner reportedly pulling the plug on the deal because of the receiver’s rating in the “Madden NFL ” video game series. The Jets declined to comment when reached out to by CNN.
While disarray reportedly took over in New York, Jeudy went to Cleveland from the Denver Broncos. The wide receiver has been a revelation for the Browns while putting together a 1,000-yard season – the first of his career. The 25-year-old has more than double the receiving yards of the Browns’ next most fruitful receiver. While it is unknown how well Jeudy would have performed in the Big Apple, it is another story that will dispel confidence about the Jets’ future success.
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