Jared Verse expresses mixed feelings on Browns trade for Myles Garrett

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Jared Verse expresses mixed feelings on Browns trade for Myles Garrett
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Jared Verse spoke candidly about his trade from the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns, expressing that being exchanged for Myles Garrett, a significant defensive player, felt 'terrible.' The Browns acquired Verse, along with future draft picks, as part of a deal that sent Garrett to the Rams. Despite the initial disappointment, Verse later found some solace in the Browns’ desire for him to join the team. At his introductory press conference, he emphasized his intention to bring his unique contributions to Cleveland and not just fill Garrett's shoes. Verse arrives in a notable context, joining Carson Schwesinger, the recent Defensive Rookie of the Year, reinforcing the Browns' defensive lineup's talent level.

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  • Jared Verse traded to the Browns in exchange for Myles Garrett.
  • The trade also included multiple future draft picks.
  • Verse won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2024.
  • Garrett is Cleveland's all-time sack leader.
  • Verse aims to bring his own style to the Browns' defense.
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  • 11:10 AMYahoo Sports"Feels Terrible": Jared Verse Doesn't Hold Back on Browns Trade in Exchange for Myles Garrett
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Jared Verse was born in Dayton, Ohio, and on June 1, the Browns brought him home as the return piece in one of the biggest defensive trades in NFL history. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was sent to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a 2029 third.

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