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He's a Detroit guy, too. Good luck, DPJ!



Cedric Tillman SZN

"We've traded WR Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 6th round pick in 2025"

It's better than nothing, I supposed.

DPJ wasn’t in our long term plans after we drafted Tillman. This trade makes it possible to get Tillman on the field more.

Getting a guy on the field by shipping off the guy in front of him (who only got a 6th in return) doesn't inspire a ton of confidence.

Lions are buyers because they know they're making a run this year.

Don't get me wrong, I really liked the Tillman pick in the draft. But there are several other WR's on this roster they could have sat or replaced with Tillman this season to find out what they had in Tillman rather than trading away DPJ just to find out. I'm not sure how I feel about the trade yet but I think that's a pretty bogus excuse.

I kinda hate this. DPJ is highly under-rated and a great blocker.

Great landing spot for DPJ. Good for him.

It is virtually nothing. I don't believe we got equitable value in return. However, this pick may be part of a package for a QB....

He was under-utilized here. He often came up with a clutch reception for us.....

He'll be more productive in Detroit with Goff at QB. Good for DPJ but I hate to see him go. Couldn't we have worked Tillman in and still kept DPJ? And only a 6th rounder? Not the best deal we ever made.

Washinton refuses to trade Brissett. so he's off the table.

Isn't that what practice is for?


This is similar to shipping Carlos Hyde because Chubb wasn't getting carries because Hue was an idiot. Granted, DPJ ain't no Chubb, but I do believe he's horribly underrated and lately has been victim of extremely bad QB'ing. When he had someone throwing good balls, he was no better than the third receiving option behind Cooper and Njoku (and now Moore).

I think Moore is more of a bust than DPJ honestly, but you could see that one coming a mile away. Teams like the Jets aren't trading second round picks if they are good.

Granted QB has been an issue, but still...Moore has been a total waste thus far. Maybe better QB play turns that around, but he's such a small target that plays like an outside receiver instead of a slot. Just not sure that combo is going to get you much in the NFL.

Of course they could have. There are several other WR's that were lower on the depth chart they could have replaced on game days with Tillman before claiming they needed to trade DPJ to "find out" what they have in Tillman. Common sense dictates yo find out what you have in Tillman before you trade DPJ. Not the other way around. The only one I've heard make that claim was someone on Twitter. As far as I know the team said nothing of the sort.

My understanding is that Washington isn't refusing to trade Brissett. They're just not willing to do it at a bottom basement price and teams aren't willing to pony up a second day pick for him.

DPJ will be missed from a blocking standpoint ... he gave us some good memories honestly

This trade makes absolutely no sense to me.

DPJ wasn't going to be re-signed. They have a guy they like behind him. They got a pick for him.

Not much more to it.

The board should be excited! This opens up a possible chance for Preseason pro bowler Austin Watkins to be elevated, lol.

Thanks. I guess that clears that up...Still give them an F for bringing us ZILCH at the tradeline.

Agreed Ytown. I think we got a little bit of a hint of that too when Moore returned a punt or two last game.

DPJ is very replaceable. The Browns were not about to
Pay top dollar for a dime a dozen WR.
All these excuses for DPJ has followed him from Michigan
And until now
" he hasn't had good QB play blah blah blah "
Let's be real DPJ never had a game over 100 yds or even a multi
Touchdown game. He is a average WR who occasionally like
Once a year made a nice play for the highlights
Tillman may turn out to be 10x better than DPJ
He played against upper tier NFL caliber CBs at UT
And the film doesn't lie
DPJ and his 5 career TDs won't be missed

My concern is that Tillman must not be doing much at practice to keep being inactive. If he were good and balling, they'd find a way to get him on the field. I don't think that's the case.

I had/have high hopes for him, but they are fading.

He probably doesn't have anybody decent to throw it to him!

Oh man.. who is going to fair catch our punts now?

JC...

DPJ Had a 114 yard game, and also a two TD game against the Cardinals. Sad to see him go, He has had a diminished role (along with most) because of the piss poor play of Walker, Watson, and DTR. Hoping he does well for the Lions. Everyone is preaching now we'll finally see Tillman, however I won't be surprised if its Bell playing ahead...If he doesn't show well, then Tillman will get chances later...especially if we collapse.

My thoughts exactly. If they think he was good enough to be DPJ's replacement, why was he inactive every week? He couldn't beat out David Bell?

Has anyone considered DPJ has peaked as a
WR. And that Tillman much more upside?
Darn if a WR catches more than 45 passes in
A year he is a legend around here
DPJ is a middle of the road WR. He was never a threat
In the Red Zone and for every decent game he had
He would disappear for 4.

We got a low level pick for him as apposed to letting him walk after the season. I’d have kept him if we’re serious about making a run this year. Otherwise, he’s gone anyway come spring.

j/c

I will say we had a pretty nice productive 3-4 years out of a last round pick ... DPJ is considered a huge success by draft standards. Props to him

I know this doesn’t make me much of a browns fan but I’ve found myself quasi-rooting for teams with ex browns players on them. The background assumption of course is that their futures are more likely to blossom elsewhere, and maybe escaping the browns will give them some fire. I’ve been kinda rooting for Detroit this year anyway due to similar underdog status and now, hoping DPJ and the lions can really help each other out. I know it’s partly because of my nausea with the team surrounding the Watson decision and inevitable dumpster fire it’s still blooming into but also just getting worn down by unforced errors and sheer bad luck of this organization. /rant

That “some guy on the internet is a Browns writer who has broken many stories. He is very credible.

The reason I came to the same conclusion is because DPJ and Tillman are the same player with Tillman being more productive in college. DPJ to me has outperformed his draft status and I don’t think we would’ve paid him after the season even if we didn’t draft his replacement.

Also, what receiver would you sit to get Tillman the reps he needs? Goodwin has a specific role that no one else does. Bell is a slot receiver, Tillman is an outside player. Moore hasn’t done a lot imo but he has been open a ton. We ain’t taking any snaps from Cooper.

I would not be shocked if he becomes a very good wr in Detroit

I think he already is

I agree. Great pickup for Detroit.

plus, his run blocking is superb. That will fit their offense

Decent player, especially for a 6th round pick. Good blocker.

Despite all of his physical attributes, he did not seem to get much separation.