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Jared Verse boosts Browns pass rush with pressure, no sacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jared Verse boosts Browns pass rush with pressure, no sacks

Summary

Jared Verse is leading the Cleveland Browns’ pass rush this season despite not recording a sack. In the recent game against the Carolina Panthers, Verse accounted for nine quarterback pressures, helping to facilitate sacks by teammates Mason Graham and Isaiah McGuire. Defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg's strategy to move Verse around paid off, as he capitalized on mismatches along the line. The Browns will face the Pittsburgh Steelers next, where Verse will look to continue his impactful play against quick-release quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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By the Numbers

•Verse has nine quarterback pressures this season, leading the Browns.
•He accumulated six pressures in the victory over Carolina.
•Cleveland's pass rush has a 42.5% pressure rate, second highest in the NFL.
•The Browns face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their next matchup.

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10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jared Verse’s pressure surge is lifting the Browns pass rush, even without the sacks

What they're saying

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Jared Verse is making his impact felt on the Cleveland Browns defense, even though he hasn't had a sack. The third-year edge rusher leads the Browns with nine quarterback pressures this season. Verse also had a quarterback hit and five hurries against the Panthers.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOE REEDY

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