Denzel Ward Recruits Terry McLaurin to Browns: “He’d Look Fire in a Cleveland Jersey”

The NFL offseason may still be in full swing, but Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has already set Twitter ablaze with a bold message to a familiar face.

In a viral post, Ward tagged fellow Ohio State alumnus Terry McLaurin, wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, and dropped a not-so-subtle pitch:

“My Ohio State brother Terry McLaurin would look fire in a Cleveland Browns jersey 🔥 I’m just saying.”

The message, equal parts nostalgic and provocative, has fans buzzing about the idea of a homecoming — or at the very least, a future team-up in Northeast Ohio. McLaurin, who has been the Commanders' most consistent offensive weapon since being drafted in 2019, has built a reputation as one of the league’s most polished and respected wideouts. But with Washington in a transitional period and McLaurin’s long-term status never quite certain, the Browns faithful are now daring to dream.

For Ward and McLaurin, the bond runs deep. Both were standouts at Ohio State, where they shared a locker room and forged a friendship built on mutual respect and elite-level competitiveness. Ward has become a cornerstone in Cleveland’s secondary, while McLaurin continues to shine despite inconsistent quarterback play in D.C.

Though there's no indication that McLaurin is on the trade block, Ward’s post reflects a growing trend of players recruiting former college teammates through social media — a powerful combination of loyalty, chemistry, and a little bit of offseason fantasy.

Whether it's wishful thinking or a prelude to future moves, Browns fans are running with it. Edits of McLaurin in a Browns jersey are already circulating, and “#ComeHomeScaryTerry” is beginning to pick up traction.

Could McLaurin someday take his talents back to Ohio?

For now, it’s just a tweet — but in today’s NFL, that might be all it takes to spark something real.