A report from The Athletic outlined the dysfunction within the Jets' organization, including the team owner using "Madden" ratings to influence decision-making.
Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy is amused by a report that Jets owner Woody Johnson didn't trade for him because his 'Madden NFL' video game rating 'wasn't high enough.'
After reports that Madden Ratings prevented Jerry Jeudy from being traded to the New York Jets this past offseason, the Cleveland Browns reacted to the news
A new report says the NFL team’s owner nixed a trade for the former Alabama All-American over a video-game number.
Jeudy had a laugh about the latest story detailing Jets dysfunction, in which ownership shut down a trade for him over his Madden rating.
But instead of the drama being centered around the usual suspect (quarterback Aaron Rodgers), it's team owner Woody Johnson that's been put on the defense. An article written by The Athletic has drum up questions regarding the influence that Johnson's teenage sons have had on the team's personnel decisions.
One of the most surprising (and silliest revelations) was that Johnson’s football knowledge wasn’t solely based in watching games. Instead, he reportedly defaulted to EA Sports and its player ratings for the Madden series of video games.
In a ridiculous display of ownership meddling, the Browns reportedly got their lead receiver thanks to a low "Madden NFL" rating.
The Browns have the Jets to thank for landing their bargain deal for their breakout wide receiver this offseason
To some, the reference to the video game ratings is a sign of Johnson allowing his teenage sons, Brick and Jack, to influence the franchise.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had some fun with Thursday's news that revealed New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reportedly didn't want to
The Jets reportedly discussed trading for Jerry Jeudy during the 2024 NFL offseason. Owner Woody Johnson decided not to allow the trade.