On Thursday, TheAthletic.com dropped a report on the Jets’ organizational dysfunction, including the note that owner Woody Johnson nixed a trade for Jerry Jeudy because Johnson felt Jeudy’s rating on EA Sports’ Madden NFL video game was too low.
Jeudy, who was instead traded to the Browns in March and signed an extension with the club, was asked his feelings on that report.
“To be honest, I don’t believe it. I think that’s fake news,” Jeudy said, via Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan. “For real, why would somebody look at Madden ratings? Be real. I don’t think that’s real, but it is funny.”
If it is true, however, Jeudy’s not mad about it.
“I’m glad that I’m here,” Jeudy said. “I’m glad my Madden rating was low. Yeah, got me here.”
Jeudy’s season took off when Jameis Winston became Cleveland’s QB1 in Late October. He’s now set career highs with 70 receptions and 1,052 yards. He’s also caught four touchdowns.
“I feel like I belong there,” Jeudy said. “I’ve been working my tail off through this whole off season and now it’s finally showing being put in a position I’m in now. Now it’s time to take advantage of every opportunity coming forward.”
