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Cleveland Browns face $28 million decision on Jared Verse's fifth-year option

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 8:09 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Cleveland Browns face $28 million decision on Jared Verse's fifth-year option

Summary

The Cleveland Browns must decide by May whether to exercise the fifth-year option for Jared Verse, who is in his third NFL season. As a former first-round pick, his option could be valued at $27.958 million based on his prior Pro Bowl selections. However, Verse's current performance has dropped since his time with the Rams, where he recorded 189 pressures to just 12 with the Browns. If the Browns choose not to pick up the option, they may consider drafting another edge rusher to enhance the position regardless of Verse's future.

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Key Details

•Browns need to finalize Verse's fifth-year option by early May 2027.
•Verse's potential contract value hinges on Pro Bowl achievements.
•Performance has declined with just 12 pressures compared to previous years.
•Cleveland may look to draft an edge rusher regardless of Verse's status.

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8:09 AMYahoo Sports — The Cleveland Browns Have A $28m Jared Verse Decision To Make

What they're saying

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Jared Verse is in his third season in the NFL, which as a former first round pick comes with a significant decision at the end of it. They will need to decide if they want to pick up his fifth year option. While he won't be paid this amount until the 2028, the decision needs to be finalised by the start of May. There are four tiers of fifth year option (also the predicted values according to Over...
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