Browns QB Deshaun Watson Trains With Top Receiver Jerry Jeudy

The Cleveland quarterback is working to build chemistry with his top target ahead of the 2026 season.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:34pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of orange, blue, and white, conceptually representing the on-field connection and chemistry between Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.An abstract, deconstructed illustration captures the chemistry and connection between Browns QB Deshaun Watson and his top target, WR Jerry Jeudy, as they work to build timing and sync ahead of the 2026 season.Cleveland Today

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been training with top wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in Florida over the past few months, as the two work to build chemistry and timing ahead of the upcoming NFL season. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam recently expressed optimism about Watson's physical condition and the opportunity he has under new head coach Todd Monken.

Why it matters

Watson's performance will be crucial for the Browns in 2026 after the team traded for him in 2022. The former Pro Bowler has struggled with injuries and missed all of last season, leading the team's owner to call the trade a 'big swing and miss.' The extra offseason work with Jeudy could help Watson regain his elite form and lead the Browns back to the playoffs.

The details

Watson and Jeudy have been training together periodically since mid-February in Florida, where Watson has been conditioning and throwing. The two have been focused on getting their timing and chemistry down for the upcoming season. Jeudy, who finished second on the team with 50 catches for 602 yards last season, posted a photo on Instagram of him and Watson before one of their workouts.

  • Watson has been conditioning and throwing in Florida since mid-February.
  • Watson and Jeudy have been training together periodically over the past few months.

The players

Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns quarterback who was traded to the team in 2022 and is looking to bounce back from injuries and an 11-game suspension that limited him to just 19 starts over the past two seasons.

Jerry Jeudy

The Browns' top wide receiver who finished second on the team with 50 catches for 602 yards last season.

Jimmy Haslam

The owner of the Cleveland Browns who recently expressed optimism about Watson's physical condition and the opportunity he has under new head coach Todd Monken.

Todd Monken

The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns who has emphasized the importance of having clarity at the quarterback position.

Shedeur Sanders

The Browns' young quarterback who started the final seven games of the 2025 season and is competing with Watson for the starting job.

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What they’re saying

“Now Deshaun has a great chance — a fresh start, an offensive-minded coach who has, in his past, been able to work with all kinds of different quarterbacks and make them successful. So Deshaun has a great chance to do that now. We talked to him the other day — he said he weighed less than he had in several years, was in great shape. He'll be here on April 7 when we start, and let's see what Deshaun can do. We're all excited.”

— Jimmy Haslam, Browns Owner

“It's too early to really evaluate (Sanders) other than it's been great that he's been in the building. It's refreshing to see a player that recognizes where he's at and where he wants to get to.”

— Todd Monken, Browns Head Coach

What’s next

The Browns will start their offseason program on April 7, when Watson is expected to be present and competing for the starting quarterback job against Shedeur Sanders.

The takeaway

Deshaun Watson's offseason work with top receiver Jerry Jeudy is a positive sign for the Browns as they look to get the former Pro Bowler back on track after a tumultuous couple of seasons. If Watson can stay healthy and regain his elite form, he could help lead Cleveland back to the playoffs in 2026.