Cleveland Browns adjust to Myles Garrett's absence with Jared Verse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Cleveland Browns will enter training camp this month without defensive end Myles Garrett for the first time since 2016. Garrett, now with the Rams, holds the league record for most sacks in a season and the franchise record for career sacks. Jared Verse, a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, steps in as an edge rusher with a promising track record, including 99 pressures and two Pro Bowl selections. While Verse is regarded as less accomplished than Garrett, he is expected to continue developing his skills in the upcoming season.
- •Myles Garrett played nine seasons with the Browns before joining the Rams.
- •Jared Verse had 99 pressures since entering the league.
- •Verse received an Honorable Mention in ESPN's ranking of edge rushers for 2026.
- •Defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg is expected to utilize Verse effectively.
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"Jared Verse scores favorably in ESPN polling of the game’s top edge rushers for the 2026 season.
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