Jared Verse isn't aiming to fill shoes left by Myles Garrett after trade to Browns: 'My job is to be the best me'

Jared Verse, a 25-year-old defensive end and two-time Pro Bowl selection, was traded by the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns on Monday, June 2, 2026. Verse, who won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after being drafted in the first round of the 2024 draft, admitted he was initially upset by the move but expressed appreciation for how much Cleveland valued him. At his introductory press conference on Wednesday, Verse stated his goal is not to fill the void left by Myles Garrett but to establish his own identity with the Browns.