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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026NFL.com News

Verse was traded away by the Rams to acquire Myles Garrett. The young stud was part of the significant cost Los Angeles paid in the blockbuster trade, along with a first-, second- and third-round draft pick.

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PositiveRoleJul 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jared Verse is expected to fill a defensive role for the Browns, though he is not expected to match the elite production level of Myles Garrett.

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PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026NFL.com News

Verse, coming off a 7.5-sack season with the Rams, was traded to Cleveland along with draft picks for Myles Garrett. The source describes him as an excellent, ascending young player with raw power and ability to disrupt the backfield comparable to any greenhorn pass rusher. Somewhat overshadowed in L.A., Verse is positioned to establish himself as a defensive leader in Cleveland, where he aims to set the standard for an aggressive Browns defense alongside Alex Wright, Mike Hall, and Quincy Williams. Verse expressed excitement about the move after initial shock, stating his goal is to make 'Jared Verse defense' the standard across the nation.

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PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

Browns won the Jared Verse trade, acquiring him as part of their defensive improvements.

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PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026ESPN NFL

Verse was acquired in the Myles Garrett trade as a two-time Pro Bowler edge defender replacement. While he isn't in Garrett's caliber as a pass rusher, he has still been one of the more disruptive edge defenders in his first two seasons, positioning the Browns to maintain an elite defense despite losing the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

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NegativeBustJul 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Verse was drafted as an older player and took a step back during his sophomore season after taking the NFL by storm as a rookie. It's rare to see a team move off a former defensive rookie of the year so quickly, indicating performance regression; the Rams traded him to the Cleveland Browns in the Myles Garrett package rather than wait for developmental curves that may never materialize.

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PositiveValueJul 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

2024 draft pick identified as the only remaining top performer from the Rams' 2024 draft class; singled out as the standout success when other 2024 selections (Braden Fiske, Blake Corum, Kamren Kinchens) are evaluated as the next tier of remaining contributors.

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PositiveValueJul 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Edge rusher traded away to the Cleveland Browns in the Myles Garrett deal. ESPN's Seth Walder argues Verse offers more surplus value than Garrett over the next two years, noting that Verse is a very good edge rusher making next to nothing compared to Garrett's below-market contract with the Rams.

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PositiveRoleJun 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pass rusher expected to lead the Browns defense alongside Carson Schwesinger following Myles Garrett's trade to the Rams.

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PositiveDepth ChartJun 23, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Verse was acquired by the Cleveland Browns in the Miles Garrett trade. He is a tremendous pass rusher on a friendly contract, providing the Browns with a young defensive asset as they rebuild. The acquisition gives the Browns a great young player and positions them better for the next two to four years.

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PositiveUsageJun 23, 2026Footballguys

Verse logged over 80% of snaps in 2025, indicating consistent high-volume usage with minimal situational rotation on the Rams defense.

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NegativeRoleJun 16, 2026NFL - The Athletic

2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year traded away by Rams to acquire Myles Garrett; described as 'an ascending talent with a seemingly high ceiling,' but his departure signals Rams' aggressive pivot despite already having a relatively strong pass rush (47 sacks, tied for seventh in 2025).

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PositiveProjectionJun 12, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Verse had more pressures than Myles Garrett last year (finishing second in the NFL in total pressure) but had a much lower sack rate, showing he didn't always convert pressures into sacks.

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PositiveRoleJun 5, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Jared Verse was acquired by the Browns in the Myles Garrett trade and is a great player who will help maintain the defense's strength despite not being at Garrett's level.

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NegativeProjectionJun 4, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Young, ascending pass rusher entering his third season who is cost-controlled; had 7.5 sacks in sophomore season last year but finished second in league in total pressures (100). Verse is a high-end No. 2 rusher—a power rusher without the bend or dynamic ability to be a consistent double-digit-sack pass rusher, more akin to Montez Sweat. The Rams expressed they didn't want to trade Verse and fought to keep him, but the upgrade from Verse to Garrett cannot be overstated; Verse had 485 total pass rush snaps last year compared to Garrett's 477, but finished 22nd in quick pressures (pressures 2.5 seconds or less). The source notes this is not meant to disparage Verse, who will be a strong defender for a long time, but to show the full scope of the upgrade the Rams are getting.

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NegativeDepth ChartJun 3, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Defensive Rookie of the Year and two-time Pro Bowler traded to Browns as part of Garrett deal; was playing on cost-controlled rookie contract for next three seasons. Rams sent Verse along with 2027 first-round pick, 2028 second-round pick, and conditional 2029 third-round pick (becomes 2029 first-rounder if Garrett is traded to AFC North team) to acquire Garrett.

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PositiveRoleJun 3, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Now key to Browns pass rush following Myles Garrett trade. Pro Bowler during both of his first two seasons; elevated role and usage expected as primary pass rush anchor after Garrett's departure to Los Angeles.

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PositiveValueJun 3, 2026The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

Verse is worth the trade compensation as a late first-round pick alternative, with three years of cost control remaining and a good floor as a rusher.

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PositiveRoleJun 3, 2026The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

Verse has a good floor as a rusher and is already elite as a run defender, ranking second only to Max Crosby in ESPN's run stop win metric over the last two years among edge rushers.

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PositiveProjectionJun 3, 2026The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

Verse is an elite pass rusher who has not yet reached his prime, with 10 fewer pressures than Garrett since entering the NFL but comparable elite production for a late first-round pick.

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PositiveValueJun 3, 2026The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

Jared Verse was the biggest shock of the Myles Garrett trade, and at pick 19 he was one of the best-case scenarios for the Rams, making him well worth a first-round pick in the compensation.

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PositiveRoleJun 2, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Third-year pass rusher acquired by Browns in Garrett trade; 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year with two years remaining on rookie deal plus fifth-year option. League sources indicated getting one of the Rams' young pass rushers back was crucial for Cleveland's transition. Browns GM Andrew Berry stated that Verse was chief among considerations for making the trade decision and that the fan base will love him.

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NegativeDepth ChartJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Edge rusher acquired by Cleveland Browns as primary compensation in trade for Myles Garrett; deal also includes 2027 first-round pick, 2028 second-round pick, and 2029 third-round pick. Verse becomes key defensive piece for Browns rebuilding effort after Garrett's departure.

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PositiveRoleJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Star pass rusher acquired by Rams as part of Myles Garrett trade compensation from Browns; appears to be a 2027 first-round pick and Verse heading to Los Angeles as part of the deal.

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NegativeDepth ChartJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Jared Verse, a two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher with three years remaining on his rookie contract, was traded to the Browns in exchange for Myles Garrett. The source identifies Verse as the hardest piece for the Rams to part with, as they dreamed of a world where he could play opposite Garrett. However, Verse was not the closer the Rams needed in last year's playoffs, posting zero sacks in three playoff games while seeing a steady stream of double teams, chips, and moving pockets. His 12 career sacks do not match the total Garrett has had in any season in the past five years, making the trade a clear upgrade for 2026 despite the loss of a young foundational piece on a cost-controlled deal.

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PositiveRoleJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Star pass rusher acquired by Browns in blockbuster trade from Rams in exchange for two-time DPOY Myles Garrett, plus a 2027 first-round pick, 2028 second-round pick, and conditional 2029 third-round pick (becomes 2029 first-rounder if Rams trade Garrett to another AFC North team). Verse represents the centerpiece of Cleveland's rebuild strategy, providing the Browns with clarity and flexibility in finalizing their forward-facing approach after moving off their most accomplished player.

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NegativeRoleJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Verse was traded away by the Rams to the Browns as part of the Myles Garrett deal. The source describes him as a budding star and notes that his departure means the Rams have one less budding star to pay, providing the team with contract relief as they lock in Garrett and prepare for extensions for Byron Young and Kobie Turner.

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NegativeRoleJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

The 25-year-old edge rusher was traded away by the Rams to the Cleveland Browns as part of the blockbuster deal to acquire Myles Garrett. Verse, a first-round pick in 2024, was sacrificed along with three draft picks to land the two-time defensive player of the year.

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PositiveRoleJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Verse, a 2024 first-round pick acquired by the Browns in the Garrett trade, is already a star with upside potential. The 25-year-old was the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and has made the Pro Bowl in both of his seasons, accumulating 12 sacks in two years. The source characterizes him as a strong asset for the Browns' rebuild.

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PositiveRoleJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Verse was acquired by the Browns from the Los Angeles Rams as a young pass rusher to replace Myles Garrett. The Browns obtained a future first-round pick in 2027 and additional draft picks in the deal, giving them extra draft capital to continue their search for a franchise quarterback.

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