Owner nixed Jeudy deal over Madden rating – reportJohnson has reportedly taken lead from teenage sons
The New York Jets’ rocky 2024 campaign has been shaped by unorthodox decision-making, including owner Woody Johnson reportedly relying on Madden NFL video game ratings to evaluate players.
According to the Athletic, Johnson vetoed a trade for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy last offseason, citing the player’s low Madden rating. Jeudy was later dealt to the Cleveland Browns, where he has thrived with 1,052 receiving yards, ranking fifth in the NFL.
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