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Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy will try to turn things around after a rough campaign.
The Cleveland Browns have yet to make a move at wide receiver this offseason but one notable name still available is Jauan Jennings.
The former San Francisco 49ers pass-catcher is one of the best remaining free agents and could be a significant score for the Browns, who lack depth at the position. Cleveland has already missed on names like Alec Pierce, Wan’Dale Robinson, Romeo Dobbs, Jalen Nailor, Rashid Shaheed and Mike Evans.
Barry Shuck of Dawg Pound Daily listed Jennings as one of the top three free agent targets remaining for the Browns.
“Most likely, Cleveland will draft a young stud at receiver in the draft. But that is a month away, and one of the worst position groups on the team still does not have a new body in free agency,” Shuck said. “And yes, Jennings has issues. He also has an extensive injury history, such as five broken ribs, a low ankle sprain, shoulder issues, and a high ankle sprain. But he is a player who will play through pain if not severe.”
Shuck projects Jennings to land a three-year deal worth $67 million. If Cleveland were to bring him in, it could challenge Jerry Jeudy’s grip on the No. 1 wide receiver role. The Browns also still have the option of adding a high-end receiver through the draft.
Juaun Jennings Strong Option for Browns
The case for Jennings is straightforward. At 6-foot-3 and 213 pounds, he is a consistent route runner who plays through contact. Jennings recorded 55 catches for 643 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He was even better the year prior. Jennings had 77 catches for 975 yards and six touchdowns in 2024.
He’s the kind of physical, contested-catch receiver the Browns’ offense has been missing. The Browns have had hope that Cedric Tillman could develop into a similar weapon, but he hasn’t shown the durability or consistency.
“You have to look at what Ced Tillman has been for you the last two or three years, not what you think he could have been for you if he’s healthy, because he wasn’t healthy. And that’s the reality,” Cleveland.com’s Ashley Bastock said on the Orange and Brown Talk podcast. “They have to live in reality and not based on their own projections because I think that’s when they are the most susceptible to making roster-building errors.”
Browns Confident in Wide Receiver Room
The Browns are set to return Jeudy, Tillman and Isaiah Bond next season. General manager Andrew Berry said at the combine that the team is pleased with its pass catchers but can always add more.
“I think we can add all across the offense to be honest,” Berry said. “We’re really pleased with some of the younger players we have. Jerry is gonna be a big part of it and we’re pleased with Isaiah’s [Bond] rookie year but that doesn’t mean we can’t add to the arsenal. Malachi [Corley], he carved out a nice role.
“But we probably look at it more like global weapons and global pass catchers and [tight end] Harold [Fannon Jr.] would be a part of that obviously. Q [running back Quinshon Judkins] is a weapon for us. You want to look at it as the overall infrastructure as opposed to one position.”
The Browns will look to get Jeudy back on track after a rough season. After a Pro Bowl campaign in 2024, Jeudy caught just 50 passes for 602 yards and two touchdowns. Stability at the quarterback position should help Jeudy. He was spotted working out with Shedeur Sanders this offseason.
J.R. DeGroote JR DeGroote is a staff writer for Heavy.com, where he has covered the NFL, NBA, and trending sports stories since 2019. His work focuses on some of the most passionate fanbases in sports, including reporting on the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Lakers. More about J.R. DeGroote
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