Browns expect Jared Verse to deliver in 2026 after Myles Garrett trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse faces high expectations following the trade of Myles Garrett. Verse, a two-time Pro Bowler and 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, joins the Browns after a successful stint with the Los Angeles Rams. ESPN's Mike Clay projects Verse to record eight sacks in the upcoming season, matching his performance in previous seasons. Fans hope he can exceed those expectations, especially after losing a player who recently set the NFL record for season sacks.
- •Jared Verse joined the Browns after trading Myles Garrett.
- •He was named 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
- •ESPN projects Verse to achieve eight sacks in 2026.
- •Verse hopes to convert more pressures into sacks.
- •Browns fans are eager for his impact on the defense.
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Browns DE Jared Verse 2026 projection: Can he exceed expectataions?
"The Browns have a new top defensive end in the room in Jared Verse. Can he exceed expectations and soften the blow of losing Myles Garrett?
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