Jerry Jeudy is set to face his old team in Week 13.
The Denver Broncos traded the former first-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round draft picks this spring.
Jeudy is now set to return to Empower Field at Mile High when the Broncos host the Browns on Monday Night Football on Dec. 2.
“I’m ready to go over there and win a football game,” Jeudy told Cleveland reporters on Friday when asked what his emotions were like ahead of his return to Denver. “You always want to beat the opposing team that you used to play for, you know, that’s just the competitive nature of us athletes.”
Jeudy later said he did not circle the game on his schedule, but he was “very excited” when it was announced.
The receiver said the trade “didn’t hurt at all” because it’s what he wanted. Jeudy was looking for a fresh start and a new atmosphere. He also said he needed to go somewhere else to get more opportunities on offense.
Jeudy also praised Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain and he said he expects PS2 to follow him in coverage on Monday.
Earlier this week, in an exclusive interview with Tony Grossi, Jeudy said, “I just want to go back up there and whip their ass.”
Jeudy, 25, is on pace to post career highs in receptions (69) and receiving yards (997) this season. He has recorded 45 catches for 645 yards and two touchdowns through his first 11 games in Cleveland. All three of those totals would rank second among Denver receivers in 2024.
After joining the Browns this spring, Jeudy signed a three-year, $52.5 million contract extension. The Broncos would not have paid that, so the trade seems to have worked out well for all parties.
