Cleveland Browns
· 2026-07-09
The Cleveland Browns traded away their dominant EDGE rusher Myles Garrett, but acquired a budding potential superstar in Jared Verse, who was named an honorable mention on ESPN's list of best EDGE rushers.
Myles Garrett landed No. 1 on the list, with every voter referencing his impressive skills and ability to counter any offense.
The Browns traded Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for a package including Verse and three draft picks, including the Rams' first-round pick in 2027.
Verse had 7.5 sacks and 58 tackles for the Rams last season, and is expected to improve with the Browns, who are currently on a W2 streak.
The Browns are set to play their next game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13, 2026.
Verse entered the NFL as the favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year and posted 66 tackles and 4.5 sacks, despite forcing two fumbles and recovering two.
The Browns got almost everything they could have hoped for from Garrett over his nine-year tenure in Northeast Ohio, but are now looking to Verse to fill the gap.
Garrett had nine straight double-digit sack seasons and won two NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, but only won one playoff game in his career with the Browns.
The Browns are standing 13th in the American Football Conference with a 5-12 record, and are looking to improve their standings with their upcoming games.