{"id":471767,"date":"2026-09-22T09:06:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/471767\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:06:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:06:31","slug":"san-francisco-49ers-urged-to-trade-for-browns-pro-bowl-receiver-amid-receiver-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/471767\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco 49ers Urged to Trade for Browns&#8217; Pro Bowl Receiver Amid Receiver Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pittsburgh-steelers-v-cleveland-browns-nfl-2025-cleveland-ohio-december.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pittsburgh Steelers v Cleveland Browns - NFL 2025\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>CLEVELAND, OHIO &#8211; DECEMBER 28: Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns makes a catch defended by Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Despite being 2-0, and looking very good while doing so, there is reason to believe that the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"San Francisco 49ers\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/san-francisco-49ers\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478081\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a> could use an added boost in their receiver corps.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nfl\/player\/mike-evans\/\" title=\"Mike Evans\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478091\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Evans<\/a> suffered a minor hip injury in Sunday\u2019s win over the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Miami Dolphins\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/miami-dolphins\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478085\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>, but it\u2019s not expected to be serious. Receivers De\u2019Zhaun Stribling and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nfl\/player\/christian-kirk\/\" title=\"Christian Kirk\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478088\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Kirk<\/a> are both on IR, and that leaves less-experienced names like Jacob Cowing with more slack to pick up.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent rumors piece, the 49ers are being urged to make a trade for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Cleveland Browns\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478082\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Browns<\/a> wideout <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nfl\/player\/jerry-jeudy\/\" title=\"Jerry Jeudy\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478090\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jerry Jeudy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Should the 49ers Trade for Jerry Jeudy?<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-6397257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cleveland-browns-v-baltimore-ravens-nfl-2025-baltimore-maryland-september-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cleveland Browns v Baltimore Ravens - NFL 2025\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\"  \/>GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND \u2013 SEPTEMBER 14: Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts during the game against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Baltimore Ravens\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478084\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a> at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Ishika Samant\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Jerry Jeudy has not been a factor in the Browns\u2019 passing attack over the first two weeks of the season, but having a QB like <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nfl\/player\/brock-purdy\/\" title=\"Brock Purdy\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478092\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brock Purdy<\/a> could be a welcome thing for Jeudy\u2019s turnaround.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25501483-bargain-trade-targets-bears-teams-facing-injury-concerns-after-week-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BleacherReport.com\u2019s Moe Moton recently<\/a> named Jerry Jeudy as a \u2018bargain\u2019 trade option for the 49ers to target:<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium mui-m06sf4\">\u201cWith a laundry list of injuries at wideout, the 49ers need a long-term fit at the position. Play-calling head coach Kyle Shanahan may be able to resurrect Jerry Jeudy\u2019s career. Over the offseason, general manager Andrew Berry called Jeudy the \u201cbell cow\u201d of the Browns\u2019 receiver corps, but the seventh-year pro has just two catches for 26 yards in two games. Jeudy didn\u2019t record a reception in the Browns\u2019 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jeudy was a Pro Bowl receiver in 2024, and he\u2019s in his seventh <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"NFL\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478086\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL<\/a> season.<\/p>\n<p>Inside Jerry Jeudy\u2019s NFL Career: Is He a Good Fit in San Francisco?<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-6302474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cleveland-browns-v-detroit-lions-detroit-michigan-september-28-jerry-jeudy.jpg\" alt=\"Cleveland Browns v Detroit Lions\" width=\"782\" height=\"522\"  \/>GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN \u2013 SEPTEMBER 28: Jerry Jeudy #3 and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nfl\/player\/greg-newsome\/\" title=\"Greg Newsome\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478089\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greg Newsome<\/a> II of the Cleveland Browns walk through the tunnel prior to the game against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Detroit Lions\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/detroit-lions\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"478083\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Lions<\/a> at Ford Field on September 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>With the way quarterback Brock Purdy is twirling the ball, any receiver would be a good fit in San Francisco, but if Jeudy really does need a change of scenery, the Niners would welcome him with open arms.<\/p>\n<p>Originally a 1st-round draft pick out of the University of Alabama in 2020, Jeudy has hauled in 353 total catches in his career for 4910 yards and 17 total TDs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, his Pro Bowl season, Jeudy brought in 90 receptions for 1229 receiving yards and four touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>If the Browns do decide to move on from Jeudy, the 49ers stand out as a potential suitor, as Moton from BR.com notes.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/tjfrench\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience. &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nFollow TJ French on X: @tj_french5 <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/tjfrench\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about TJ French<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty CLEVELAND, OHIO &#8211; DECEMBER 28: Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns makes a catch defended by&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":471768,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[101,103,102,104,106,105],"class_list":["post-471767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-francisco","tag-san-francisco","tag-san-francisco-headlines","tag-san-francisco-news","tag-sf","tag-sf-headlines","tag-sf-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=471767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/471767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/471768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=471767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=471767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=471767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}