CLE Jared Verse
NFL defensive edge rusher. Position: Edge Rusher (EDGE). Team: Cleveland Browns (traded from LA Rams on June 1, 2026).
Quick Facts
- Position: Edge Rusher (EDGE)
- Team: Cleveland Browns (traded June 1, 2026)
- 2024: 2024 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
- Career stats: 4.5 sacks (rookie), 7.5 sacks (2025)
2026 Outlook
Jared Verse was traded to the Cleveland Browns on June 1, 2026, in the blockbuster deal that sent Myles Garrett to the Rams. Verse has impressed as a high-motor pass rusher over his two seasons with the Rams, earning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2024 and adding 7.5 sacks in 2025 along with three forced fumbles. Considered to be "on his way to being an elite pass rusher" with All-Pro potential. Now heading to Cleveland as part of the franchise's youth rebuild, Verse will be a cornerstone piece of the defensive line under new DC Mike Rutenberg. His upside as an elite defender entering his prime years makes him a critical player for the Browns' future, and the pick capital the Browns received from the Garrett trade positions them for a deeper rebuild. (per Garrett Blockbuster May Give Raiders Regrets From Botched Crosby Trade)
For the Rams, the decision to trade Verse represents a calculated sacrifice. Though Verse was viewed as a foundational defensive piece—rapidly establishing himself as one of the most explosive young defenders in the league—the organization made the bold bet that Garrett's immediate, proven dominance outweighs the long-term value of a younger, cost-controlled pass rusher. The Rams were clearly not interested in rebuilding, but rather in competing for championships immediately (per 2026 Defensive MVP Myles Garrett Traded to LA Rams - Respect My Region).
The Browns valued Verse as critical to the Garrett deal, insisting he be included despite Rams resistance. The Browns assigned him a trade valuation of 1st + 3rd (bare minimum) to 1st + 2nd, reflecting his value as a cost-controlled, extension-ineligible player with two years and a fifth-year option remaining. Sean McVay had to personally inform Verse of the trade before it became public, signaling his importance to the Rams' defensive future—a personnel loss McVay emotionally struggled with. (per Inside the Rams' and Browns' Two-Month Negotiation Over the Myles Garrett Trade).
Role / Depth Chart
Starting edge rusher for the Cleveland Browns. Core building block in their defensive rebuild. Shula, the Rams defensive coordinator, described Verse as "the attitude of the defense," highlighting his motor, professionalism, and impact beyond the stat sheet. Shula expressed gratitude for Verse's contributions during his tenure in LA, calling him "everything the Rams wanted him to be," though parting ways was necessary to acquire Myles Garrett. (per Getting great people, great vets we can all learn from)
Recent News
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- 2026-06-01 — Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse, three picks (Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse, three picks)
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