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Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy Reacts to Aaron Rodgers’s Packers Return, Trade for Russell Wilson

The Denver receiver had a lot to take in on Tuesday.

Zach Koons

Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy Reacts to Aaron Rodgers’s Packers Return, Trade for Russell Wilson
Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy Reacts to Aaron Rodgers’s Packers Return, Trade for Russell Wilson /
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Aaron Rodgers is reportedly headed back to Green Bay next season, much to the delight of Packers fans everywhere. 

But not everyone was happy to hear of the quarterback’s decision. 

Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was among those who appeared disappointed to hear the news of Rodgers’ return to the Packers on Tuesday. Denver had reportedly been “all-in” in its pursuit of reigning MVP before he decided to stay in Green Bay. 

Jeudy took to Twitter shortly after Pat McAfee and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport broke the news of Rodgers’s decision to seemingly react to the Broncos missing out on the star quarterback.

Poised to enter his third NFL season in 2022, Jeudy would’ve greatly benefitted from having a leader like Rodgers under center. The former first-round pick has shown flashes of potential during his time in Denver, but hasn’t been able to break through due to injury and inconsistent quarterback play.

Thankfully for Jeudy, the day didn’t stop there. Later on Tuesday, the Broncos reportedly agreed to trade for Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson. 

Needless to say, the second-year receiver was much happier to receive that news.

With Wilson now poised to take over under center, Jeudy is well-positioned to take a massive leap in 2022. Through his first two years as a pro, the former first-round pick has made 90 catches for 1,323 yards and three touchdowns in 26 games.

The Broncos used a rotating cast of Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock under center throughout the 2021 campaign. Denver finished the year with a 7—10 record, its fifth consecutive losing season since finishing 9—7 a year after winning Super Bowl 50.

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Zach Koons
ZACH KOONS

Zach Koons is a programming editor at Sports Illustrated who frequently writes about Formula One. He joined SI as a breaking/trending news writer in February 2022 before joining the programming team in 2023. Koons previously worked at The Spun and interned for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He currently hosts the "Bleav in Northwestern" podcast and received a bachelor's in journalism from Northwestern University.

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