Browns remain top-10 edge rusher unit after Myles Garrett trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

ESPN analyst Mike Clay ranks the Cleveland Browns as the 10th best edge rusher unit in the NFL, even after the offseason trade of Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. The Browns acquired multiple draft picks and added young edge rusher Jared Verse, who is expected to make a significant impact alongside Alex Wright. Despite losing Garrett, the Browns' edge rusher group remains competitive thanks to Verse's solid track record and Wright's performance last season. Clay indicates that if the Browns had only received draft picks for Garrett, their ranking might have been lower. The team's new edge duo aims to sustain their defensive strength in the upcoming season.
- •Cleveland traded Myles Garrett to the Rams during the offseason.
- •Jared Verse and Alex Wright are key components of the new edge rusher group.
- •Clay ranked the Browns 10th in edge rusher units despite the trade.
- •Verse had a 7.5-sack season with the Rams last year.
- •Wright contributed 5.5 sacks last season, enhancing the unit's depth.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Browns have top-10 edge rusher unit even after Myles Garrett trade, per ESPN analyst
"This is a fascinating ranking for the Browns after their Myles Garrett blockbuster.
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