The Cleveland Browns are preparing for a competitive quarterback battle in their upcoming training camp, featuring four candidates vying for the starting role. Jerry Jeudy, the team’s leading receiver, emphasized that he will focus on supporting whichever quarterback ends up leading the offense, highlighting his commitment to the team’s success regardless of the outcome.
Jeudy’s Commitment to Supporting Any Starting Quarterback
During an interview on Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco Johnson, Jeudy reiterated his readiness to work with whoever the coaching staff selects as the starting quarterback. The competition includes veteran Joe Flacco, backup Kenny Pickett, and two recent draft selections: Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Jeudy expressed confidence in all four quarterbacks and highlighted his role in making their jobs easier by getting open and delivering consistent performances.
“We got four great quarterbacks, they’ve all been doing their thing, for real. My job is to make it easier, whoever is at the end, I’m just gonna get open for them and do my thing, for real,”
Jeudy said at the 5:10 mark.
“I don’t got no control over that. Whoever the coaches think to choose, whoever they pick to be the quarterback, I’m just gonna make sure to make their job easier when they throw me the ball.”
—Jerry Jeudy, Wide Receiver
Background: Jeudy’s 2024 Season and Browns’ Quarterback Challenges
In 2024, Jeudy faced a turbulent season as the Browns’ quarterback situation shifted dramatically. Deshaun Watson’s torn Achilles injury in Week 7 severely affected the team’s offense and contributed to their 3-14 record, tied for the worst in the <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/football/nfl/”>NFL. Despite these difficulties, Jeudy stood out by setting personal bests with 90 receptions, 1,229 receiving yards, and four touchdowns, earning his first career Pro Bowl selection.
Following Watson’s re-injury in January, Cleveland brought back Joe Flacco and acquired Kenny Pickett through a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. To further strengthen the position, the Browns used two draft picks to add Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, creating the current four-way quarterback competition heading into the 2025 season.
Anticipating a Clear Starting Quarterback Decision
As training camp progresses, the Browns hope to gain clarity on who will lead their offense in the upcoming season. Jeudy’s willingness to collaborate with any of the four quarterback candidates underscores his team-first mindset and determination to remain a key contributor. This period will be critical for the Browns as they aim to rebuild their offense and improve on a challenging previous year.