{
  "id": 10793983,
  "title": "Jared Verse’s pressure surge is lifting the Browns pass rush, even without the sacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/jared-verses-pressure-surge-is-lifting-the-browns-pass-rush-even",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T22:15:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jared-verse-pressure-surge-lifting-221515726.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Berea, Ohio (AP) — Third-year Cleveland Browns edge rusher Jared Verse has proven his value to the team's defense, generating nine quarterback pressures this season despite not having a sack. During Sunday's 21-18 win over Carolina, he contributed three pressures and three sacks via Mason Graham and Isaiah McGuire. Verse emphasized the importance of elevating his teammates, stating his goal is to secure victories for his team even if he doesn't achieve individual statistics. Verse, acquired from the Los Angeles Rams through the Myles Garrett trade, has produced 152 pressures since joining the league in 2024, ranking fifth among edge rushers in that category. However, his sack conversion rate remains low at 7.9%, the second-lowest among players with at least 600 pass rush snaps. Defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg's unconventional positioning of Verse, sometimes lining him up in the box as defensive end or tackle, has contributed to his success. Verse has also refreshed his pass rush techniques, reverting to his fundamental strength of overpowering opponents, a strategy Coach Todd Monken continues to endorse. The Browns boast a second-highest pressure rate in the league with 42.5%, and 42.5% of their pressures come from five players who have amassed at least seven pressures this season. The team's pass rush faces a significant challenge when they meet Aaron Rodgers, who boasts one of the quickest release times in the league. Verse advises his teammates to maintain relentless pressure regardless of the quarterback's deceptive moves.",
  "summary": "Jared Verse is making his impact felt on the Cleveland Browns defense, even though he hasn't had a sack. The third-year edge rusher leads the Browns with nine quarterback pressures this season. Verse also had a quarterback hit and five hurries against the Panthers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jared Verse’s pressure surge is lifting the Browns pass rush, even without the sacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/jared-verses-pressure-surge-is-lifting-the-browns-pass-rush-even-10797855",
        "published": "2026-09-29T22:16:49.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}