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Why Jared Verse wasn’t as big of a loss for the Rams as you thought

The Los Angeles Rams’ trade of Jared Verse to the Cleveland Browns for Myles Garrett has drawn criticism, but early signs suggest Verse’s impact on the Browns may not be as minimal as his sack totals suggest. While Verse has yet to record a sack in four games this season, Browns cornerback Denzel Ward highlighted his role as a vocal leader, emphasizing Verse’s ability to energize the team and foster a competitive mindset.

Though Garrett remains the superior pass rusher—posting 15 sacks in his first 10 games last season compared to Verse’s 12 in 38 career games—the Browns’ defensive coordinator, Mike Rutenberg, argues that Verse’s value lies in disruption rather than flashy stats. Rutenberg pointed to Verse’s ability to create chaos, such as his backside chase-down in the Tampa Bay game, even if it doesn’t always result in a sack.

However, Verse’s struggles to convert pressures into sacks persist, with a league-low 7.9% conversion rate this season and zero sacks on nine pressures. His pressure rate on true pass sets stands at just 12%, raising questions about his overall effectiveness as a pass rusher compared to teammates like Garrett.

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