The Browns are about two weeks away from players reporting back to CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for the beginning of training camp. To prepare for training camp, associate editor Kelsey Russo is putting together a preview for each position on the roster. Catch up on other position previews on the quarterbacks, defensive line, offensive line and linebackers. Next up, let's look at the wide receivers.
The Wide Receivers:
David Bell
DeAndre Carter
Kaden Davis
Luke Floriea
Jaelen Gill
Jerry Jeudy
Diontae Johnson
Kisean Johnson
Gage Larvadain
Cade McDonald
Jamari Thrash
Cedric Tillman
Michael Woods II
What we know: The Browns have a plethora of talent in the wide receiver room with a solid mix of veteran players and young players. They added veterans DeAndre Carter and Diontae Johnson in the offseason and have younger players like Jamari Thrash and Cedric Tillman who are looking to increase their roles in their second and third seasons, respectively. Tillman also returns healthy for the 2025 season and could re-establish his role in the unit – one that he was stepping into during the 2024 season in his 11 games. The talent in the receiving corps will give options to whomever is the starting quarterback for the Browns with their abilities to stretch the defense and create more space in the middle of the field.
The biggest question: Who steps into the No. 2 receiver role alongside Jeudy? With the departure of Elijah Moore in free agency, the Browns have a gap to role to fill in the offense. They have a number of options in their receiving corps to do so, from young players who are stepping into larger roles like Tillman, to veterans like Carter and Johnson brought in during the offseason to bring depth and veteran presence to the room.
"What I'm most excited about is the strengths of this group as a whole," pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea said. "I'm excited about our rookie class, about how hard they work and what they've done. And I'm excited about a lot of players that have worked hard to be here and to really make a difference for our team."
They have depth in the group and talent across the board, which will help in building out the depth chart behind Jeudy and the second receiver spot. However, the Browns must sort out in training camp and the preseason who will serve as the No. 2 receiver and line up opposite of Jeudy.
See how Jerry Jeudy is leading the receiving corps and which players are shaping the remainder of the wide receiver room
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.
Wide receiver DeAndre Carter (2) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jaelen Gill (38) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Michael Woods II (81) during the third day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during the third day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during the third day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during the third day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 12, 2025.
Wide receiver DeAndre Carter (2) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Jaelen Gill (38) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Jaelen Gill (38) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during the first day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 10, 2025.
Wide receiver Jaelen Gill (38) during the second day of mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 11, 2025.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) during the sixth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during the sixth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during the sixth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during the fifth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 4, 2025.
Wide receiver DeAndre Carter (2) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 28, 2025.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during the fourth day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 3, 2025.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Michael Woods II (81) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) and Cornerback Dom Jones (37) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 28, 2025.
Wide receiver Michael Woods II (81) during a workout in Phase I of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 23, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Michael Woods II (81) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis (89) during the first day of OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 27, 2025.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 12, 2025.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Wide receiver DeAndre Carter (2) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Cade McDonald (31) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 15, 2025.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) during fieldwork in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 6, 2025.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during a workout in Phase II of the offseason at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 7, 2025.
The biggest number: 90. It was a career year across the board for Jeudy, as he set a career high and led the team with 90 receptions during the 2024 season for a total of 1,229 receiving yards and four touchdowns. His production during his first season with the Browns played a large role in the pass game as he was also targeted 145 times – the most of any of their pass catchers – and the Browns will need that same level of production from their lead receiver in 2025.
The X-Factor: Jeudy. After breaking 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career in his first season with the Browns, Jeudy's role as their lead receiver will play an important part in the success of the offense. In 2024, he averaged 13.7 yards per catch, with his longest catch totaling 89 yards. He also recorded 387 receiving yards after the catch during the 2024 season, showcasing his ability to extend plays. As the Browns look to establish the pass game and use their pass catchers to stretch the field, Jeudy's ability to excel with his route running and create separation from defenses will not only help him succeed, but also the Browns' offense succeed.
"I didn't start of my season last year how I ended it, but I just stayed patient," Jeudy said. "I kept working, kept my focus and kept working on my craft. And eventually, I was able to perform and show what I can do. And that's what I'm going to continue to keep doing."
Says it all: "I'm excited to see the growth in the offense, see how we compete and see how we're going to do this year just putting up points and winning games. That's what I'm most excited about." – Jerry Jeudy on the outlook of the 2025 season
How many were kept on the initial 53-man roster in 2024: 6
