Jeudy Denies Viral Video Picking Sides in Browns QB Race
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- Jerry Jeudy disputed a viral TikTok video showing him flashing four fingers during a livestream, which many interpreted as an endorsement of Deshaun Watson — who wears No. 4 — as the Browns' starting quarterback.
- Jeudy posted on X: "Yall cut the clip perfectly for that narrative," pointing out a skip in the clip between when he shows his fingers and when the question is shown.
- Jeudy said he won't weigh in on the decision between Watson and Shedeur Sanders, writing: "I don't speak on decisions that aren't mine to make. I support my teammates/Brothers."
- Deshaun Watson, entering the final season of his five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million contract, underwent a second Achilles surgery in January 2025 that kept him out for the entire 2025 season.
- Shedeur Sanders started seven games as a rookie in 2025 and split first-team practice reps with Watson throughout the Browns' offseason workout program.
- Coach Todd Monken praised both quarterbacks during the offseason, saying Sanders has "really come a long way" and Watson's "athleticism shows up," with the competition set to continue into training camp.
Why it matters: The QB battle carries the heaviest financial stakes in the NFL — Watson's fully guaranteed contract means the Browns are paying $230 million to a quarterback coming off a second Achilles surgery. Jeudy's public pushback underscores how much scrutiny and manufactured drama surround that decision heading into training camp.
