Jared Verse struggles in his debut with the Cleveland Browns against Jaguars

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Jared Verse struggles in his debut with the Cleveland Browns against Jaguars
Summary

Jared Verse made a lackluster debut for the Cleveland Browns on September 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He recorded four tackles, including one for a loss, but did not achieve any sacks or hits on quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The game saw Lawrence dominate, throwing four touchdown passes as the Browns' defense struggled to apply pressure, with only one sack credited to Mason Graham. Fans had high expectations following Verse's acquisition from the trade of Myles Garrett, but his performance fell short. Analysts suggest Verse may have better games as the season unfolds.

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  • Jared Verse had four tackles in his Browns debut.
  • Lawrence threw four touchdowns with minimal pressure from the Browns.
  • Only Mason Graham recorded a sack for Cleveland in the game.
  • Expectations were high following Verse's trade from the Rams.
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The Cleveland Browns' big offseason acquisition, Jared Verse, did not make the impact many had hoped for in his first game with the club.

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