Jared Verse prepares for Cleveland Browns debut against Jacksonville Jaguars
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Jared Verse joins the Cleveland Browns for his NFL debut on September 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The defensive end arrives in Cleveland after a trade from the Los Angeles Rams involving Myles Garrett. Jacksonville offensive players previously struggled to block Verse during a contest last October in London. Jaguars coach Liam Coen described the former Florida State standout as a physical player with a relentless motor. The Jaguars plan to counter Verse's pressure with a retooled offensive line featuring Anton Harrison and Emmanuel Pregnon. Cleveland defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg has yet to confirm the specific alignment for the pass rusher.
- •Jared Verse makes his Cleveland Browns debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13.
- •Verse recorded 12 sacks and 124 tackles over two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
- •The Jacksonville offensive line features a new-look lineup for the season opener.
- •Jaguars coach Liam Coen identified Verse as a significant challenge for pass protection schemes.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — A new team, a new pass-rush bag: Jared Verse's Browns debut arrives in Jacksonville
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Jared Verse is on new team, but presents same headache for Jaguars
"Jared Verse has earned plenty of accolades, including becoming the 16th player to win AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and making two Pro Bowl trips in his first two seasons. Verse led the Rams with 67 quarterback pressures last season and was second with 7 1/2 sacks.
"The Jaguars had big-time issues blocking Jared Verse last year when he was with the Los Angeles Rams. He is now with the Cleveland Browns.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:36 PMA new team, a new pass-rush bag: Jared Verse's Browns debut arrives in Jacksonville
Jared Verse has earned plenty of accolades, including becoming the 16th player to win AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and making two Pro Bowl trips in his first two seasons. Verse led the Rams with 67 quarterback pressures last season and was second with 7 1/2 sacks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:17 PMJared Verse is on new team, but presents same headache for Jaguars
The Jaguars had big-time issues blocking Jared Verse last year when he was with the Los Angeles Rams. He is now with the Cleveland Browns.
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