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Browns trade Myles Garrett; Jared Verse aims to carve own path

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:59 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Browns trade Myles Garrett; Jared Verse aims to carve own path

Summary

The Cleveland Browns completed a trade on June 1, sending two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. New linebacker Jared Verse, acquired to fill the void, expressed his intention to not replicate Garrett's legacy. Verse, who was surprised by the trade, aims to define his own identity rather than live in Garrett's shadow. The Browns defense, which finished strong last season, will look to Verse as they prepare for their opening game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13.

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By the Numbers

•Myles Garrett traded to the Los Angeles Rams on June 1
•Jared Verse aims to establish his own legacy in Cleveland
•Cleveland finished third in opponent passing yards last season
•The Browns face the Jaguars on September 13

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3:59 AMYahoo Sports — “I’m Not Here To Fill His Shoes”: Browns LB Jared Verse Refuses to Chase Myles Garrett’s Legacy

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The Cleveland Browns locker room has barely had time to breathe. On June 1, the Browns traded two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in one of the most shocking deals the league has seen in years. The move sent shockwaves across the NFL, leaving fans and analysts scrambling […] The post “I’m Not Here To Fill His Shoes”: Browns LB Jared Verse Refuses to Chase Myles Garrett’s Legacy appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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