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Browns GM Andrew Berry: Jared Verse a Perfect Fit for Defense

Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry called newly acquired edge rusher Jared Verse a perfect match for the team's attacking front, making him the critical piece in the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade.

Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry revealed that edge rusher Jared Verse was the critical piece that made the blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Rams a reality. While Myles Garrett was the centerpiece of the deal, Berry emphasized Verse's importance to maintaining Cleveland's high-level defensive standard. newssport.cv

"Jared is an outstanding football player. Former defensive rookie of the year, two-time original ballot Pro Bowler, he’s a perfect DNA match for our attacking front," Berry told reporters. Verse, 25, was the No. 19 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and has already recorded 12.0 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, and 45 quarterback hits over his first two seasons.