Every trade negotiation starts with an asking price. Teams that trade a veteran rarely get exactly what they want, but the opening number shows how much they value the player and how motivated they are to move him. The gap between that number and what the market will bear is often what decides whether a deal is made or not. New details have emerged about what the Browns are looking for in a potential Jerry Jeudy trade.
Jordan Schultz shared what he’s heard, and it’s that the Browns are looking for an early third- or fourth-round pick for him.
“The Browns clearly like the young receiver group they have and are building with Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion and Isaiah Bond. Obviously, tight end Harold Fannin too. Jeudy made some big plays in Thursday night’s win over Pittsburgh. But he only played 24 snaps on Sunday, even leaving Concepcion pretty early.” But my sense is that I’m not sure Cleveland can get it.
After talking to people around the NFL, here are a few more names I believe are available for trade: pic.twitter.com/jwAQOf8P61
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 13, 2026
Schultz’s report is the clearest indication yet of where things stand. The asking price is ambitious.
There is logic behind the number, though. The Browns acquired Jeudy from the Denver Broncos in 2024 for a pair of Day 3 picks, and he rewarded them with 1,229 yards in his first season. A 3rd round pick would represent a clear return on that investment.
His contract also helps. Jeudy’s base salary this season is just $1.5 million, and his 2027 salary is not guaranteed, making him an easy fit for a candidate looking for a short-term raise.
The snap count shows how much his role has diminished. Jeudy played just 24 snaps against the New York Jets even after KC Concepcion left in the 1st quarter. He had 7 targets in that limited action, but managed just 3 catches for 19 yards.
Through 5 games he has 8 catches for 81 yards, a far cry from the production that made him a Pro Bowler 2 years ago.
The market is also getting tighter. Marvin Harrison Jr. The receivers who attracted attention with their trade are already on the move, and there are many options for teams looking for outside help to consider.
The question for the Browns is how solid they are at that price. Waiting for a 3rd round pick could mean keeping Jeudy at the Nov. 10 deadline, which wouldn’t be the worst outcome given the injuries that have piled up. But with Isaiah Bond emerging and Concepcion finally expected back, Cleveland may decide that less return is better than watching his value disappear.
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