Steelers coach defends player over Browns body slam incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Crossman defended guard Mason McCormick regarding a controversial takedown of Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse during their November 1 matchup. The incident occurred during a first-quarter extra-point attempt, resulting in a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty for McCormick. Verse later criticized both the hit and the lack of support from his teammates. Crossman dismissed the Browns' claims of intent to harm, stating that players do not aim to injure opponents. The NFL has not issued any fines related to the incident despite the penalty during the game.
- •Incident occurred during Steelers' 27–6 win over Browns on November 1.
- •McCormick received a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness.
- •Browns' staff criticized McCormick's actions as intentional.
- •Crossman emphasized no intent to injure from McCormick.
- •NFL did not fine McCormick after the incident.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Coach Fires Back at Browns Over Controversial Body Slam on Defensive End
"The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns continue to disagree over Mason McCormick’s takedown of Jared Verse during their November 1 game. The incident drew criticism from Cleveland and prompted a response from Pittsburgh special teams coordinator Danny Crossman. Crossman rejected the Browns’ claims, while Verse expressed frustration over the play and his teammates’ response. Steelers […] The post Steelers Coach Fires Back at Browns Over Controversial Body Slam on Defensive End appeared firs
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