When the Cleveland Browns traded star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams prior to the 2026 season, many believed that this move could only have negative effects for the Browns defense. However, according to star cornerback Denzel Ward, the trade brought one important element to the team, courtesy of Garrett's replacement, Jared Verse. Along with several valuable future draft picks, the Browns also brought in Jared Verse in the Myles Garrett trade to serve as his successor on the edge.
While the sack production that Garrett has typically produced as a member of the Browns has not been present yet this season from Verse, Denzel Ward believes that Verse has actually been more of a vocal leader than Garrett ever was in Cleveland. More news: Bears Urged by CBS Analyst to Make Blockbuster Trade for Familiar Face "He definitely brought a lot of juice," Ward told NBC NFL broadcaster Cris Collingsworth in a recent interview posted on the PFF X account. Myles (Garrett) is a heck of a player, great player.
But Jared, he's more vocal. More of a vocal player, vocal leader. I mean, since the first day he stepped in the building, just yelling and screaming.
Just making his mark out there in meetings and on the practice field. Just kind of rallying guys." More news: Cardinals Urged to Turn to Rookie QB Carson Beck After Giants Loss Regardless of whether you believe Verse will ever live up to the kind of production that Garrett had in Cleveland, it's hard to argue with the team's results through the first four weeks of the 2026 season. Sitting at 3-1, there is real buzz and hope from Browns fans that team could reach the postseason for just the third time in the last 24 years.
Verse and the Browns will look to keep their positive momentum going when they take to the road to face off against the New York Jets in Week 5, who are coming into the game in the midst of a three-game losing streak.
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