Jerry Jeudy

Denver traded Jerry Jeudy to Cleveland for fifth- and sixth-round picks, ending a first-round receiver investment that never fully broke through with the Broncos. The return was modest for a former first-round pick, but Denver was moving on from an inconsistent fit and recouped usable draft capital before a larger contract decision. Cleveland took the upside swing on Jeudy’s talent, while Denver accepted a reset that reflected how far his value had fallen from draft day.