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Jerry Jeudy Denies Backing Watson in Viral Clip

7/28/2026

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Jerry Jeudy denied a viral video showed him backing Deshaun Watson as the Browns’ starter.
The X clip posted July 26, 2026, showed Jeudy flash four fingers—a reference to Watson’s No. 4 jersey—while Jeudy claimed it was edited.
Todd Monken said Watson—entering the final year of a $230 million contract after two Achilles surgeries—and Shedeur Sanders have earned the right to compete as the Browns open training camp in Berea, Ohio on July 31, 2026.

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Jerry Jeudy denied a viral video showed him backing Deshaun Watson as the Browns’ starter.
The X clip posted July 26, 2026, showed Jeudy flash four fingers—a reference to Watson’s No. 4 jersey—while Jeudy claimed it was edited.
Todd Monken said Watson—entering the final year of a $230 million contract after two Achilles surgeries—and Shedeur Sanders have earned the right to compete as the Browns open training camp in Berea, Ohio on July 31, 2026.