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Jeudy Eyes 2026 Pro Bowl Return Amid Browns Draft Picks

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Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland's top receiver, says his 2026 target is a return to Pro Bowl form. Despite the Browns adding KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in the first two draft rounds, GM Andrew Berry insists Jeudy remains the team’s “bell cow” and primary playmaker for the offense's core everywhere.

Jeudy’s 2024 debut saw him overcome four quarterbacks, amassing 90 catches and 1,229 yards—career highs that broke the franchise record for receptions. The 2025 season stalled; three different quarterbacks, six drops, and a 35.4 yards‑per‑game average left him trailing expectations and the team in need for improvement ahead of.

During the offseason, Jeudy focused on concentration drills—wall bouncing, small ball work—to curb his drop rate. He also practiced with future quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders, and Deshaun Watson, building chemistry that could ease the offense’s transition under new coach Todd Monken and the team to improve offense output.

With Concepcion, Boston, and tight end Harold Fannin Jr. joining the receiving corps, Jeudy’s role could expand, but GM Berry and offensive coordinator Travis Switzer view him as indispensable. If he regains his 2024 efficiency, Cleveland’s passing attack will regain its edge for the season ahead.