Browns acquire star DE Jared Verse from Rams

Verse, the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year and a two-time Pro Bowler, provides Cleveland with an immediate foundational piece who is also five years younger than Myles Garrett. The Browns will benefit from the remaining years of his highly affordable rookie contract, as Verse is set to earn less than $5 million combined over the 2026 and 2027 seasons. fish-roadgame.com

While Cleveland will eventually need to finance a lucrative second contract and handle an expensive fifth-year option triggered by his Pro Bowl appearances, acquiring a guaranteed impact player like Verse is considered a massive win compared to the uncertainty of an unproven first-round selection.