The New York Jets' attempt to trade for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy unraveled due to a bizarre claim involving Madden ratings. Reports suggested Jets owner Woody Johnson vetoed the trade because Jeudy's rating was too low, leading to widespread skepticism.

However, further investigation revealed that the trade discussions were never close to completion, and the Broncos were uninterested in the Jets' offer. Jeudy himself dismissed the report as 'fake news,' highlighting the confusion surrounding the situation.