Browns edge rusher Jared Verse discusses challenge of facing Aaron Rodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Cleveland Browns edge rusher Jared Verse spoke about the challenge of facing Aaron Rodgers ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Verse, comparing Rodgers to a 'wizard', noted the quarterback's ability to make unique plays despite his age. He acknowledged that Rodgers is experiencing a downturn in performance this season, averaging 233.3 yards per game with a completion percentage of 58.4. The Browns currently hold a 2-1 record and will look to capitalize on their defensive strength against a struggling Rodgers in Week 4.
- •Jared Verse respects Aaron Rodgers' unique skills despite his age.
- •Rodgers has struggled with a 58.4 completion percentage this season.
- •Browns defense has recorded seven sacks in three games.
- •Cleveland Browns are 2-1 heading into Week 4 against the Steelers.
- •Verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining composure against quick releases.
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Browns news: Jared Verse gets real about the frustrating part of facing Aaron Rodgers
"At 42 years old, Aaron Rodgers is the oldest quarterback in the NFL , but in the opinion of Cleveland Browns edge rusher Jared Verse, he certainly doesn’t play like it. Discussing what he’s seen from the future Hall of Famer on Tuesday before the Browns welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Huntington Bank Field, Verse compared Rodgers to a “ wizard […] The post Browns news: Jared Verse gets real about the frustrating part of facing Aaron Rodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 30, 2026, 2:51 AMNFL Week 4 announcers assignments revealed
NFL•Sep 30, 2026, 2:24 AM49ers make a change to the practice squad; try out Dante Pettis and Jerry Rice’s son
NFL•Sep 30, 2026, 1:48 AMDeshaun Watson announces his approach to retirement
NFL•Sep 30, 2026, 1:46 AMBuccaneers news: Todd Bowles delivers key Baker Mayfield injury update
NFL•Sep 30, 2026, 1:34 AMBrowns’ Jared Verse Sends Clear Message on Aaron Rodgers Ahead of Steelers Game
NFL•Sep 30, 2026, 1:22 AMDoes Bengals Cutting Punt Returner Send A Bigger Message?
