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‘Upset’ Jared Verse was caught off guard by Rams’ Myles Garrett trade

Nypost · · 619 words · By Ryan Anderson
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Jared Verse didn’t hide his emotions during his introductory press conference when he spoke about when he learned he was being traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns.

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What happened

Jared Verse didn’t hide his emotions during his introductory press conference when he spoke about when he learned he was being traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns.

Why it matters

Speaking to reporters after his first practice with Cleveland on Wednesday, the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year admitted the blockbuster deal that sent Myles Garrett to Los Angeles caught him completely off guard.

Common ground

I love the coaches, the organization, my teammates, the staff, the fans.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/sports/jared-verse-caught-of-guard-upset-by-rams-m…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “followed it with 77 pressures and 7.5 sacks in 2025”
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Sources provide conflicting data for 2025. The Victoria Times Colonist mentions 77 pressures and 4.5 sacks, while the claim mentions 7.5 sacks. Another source mentions he was 6th in hurries with 52 in 2025, creating inconsistency in the pressure/hurry statistics.
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web search NEUTRAL — Garrett recorded 51 sacks in that span, including the record-setting 23 last season. He also had an NFL-leading 72 tackles for loss, with 33 in 2025 alone. In 2025, Garrett was named to the Associated…
https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2026/0…
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web search NEUTRAL — Verse, a Pro Bowler in each of his first two seasons (2024 and 2025), was second in the NFL in hits (20), fourth in forced fumbles (three) and solo tackles (38), fifth in assists (18) and sixth in hur…
https://www.snap-access.com/browns-gm-andrew-berry-on-myles-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Verse made the Pro Bowl and is a strong contender for the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award after getting 77 pressures and 4 1/2 sacks. He had seven tackles, but did not record a sack or tackle fo…
https://www.timescolonist.com/football-nfl/feelings-mutual-r…
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Claim 2: “the blockbuster deal that sent Myles Garrett to Los Angeles”
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Multiple independent sources (Flipboard, Nbcwashington) confirm the blockbuster trade that sent Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Garrett
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Cleveland Browns' 74th as a member of the National Football League (NFL), their 78th overall, their seventh under general manager Andrew Berry, and their first under new he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Cleveland_Browns_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Cleveland Browns' 73rd as a member of the National Football League (NFL), their 77th overall, their sixth under general manager Andrew Berry, and their sixth and final under he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Cleveland_Browns_season
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Claim 3: “something the 25-year-old said”
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Wikipedia lists Jared Verse's birth date as November 4, 2000, which makes him 25 years old in the context of the 2026 reports provided in the evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Greta Lee (born March 7, 1983) is an American actress. She had main roles in the Netflix comedy-drama series Russian Doll (2019–2022) and the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show (2021–2025). The l…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Lee
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is an upcoming American animated superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Miles Morales / Spider-Man. Directed by Bob Persichetti and Justin K.…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jared Isaiah Verse (born November 4, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Albany …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Verse
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Claim 4: “the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year”
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Confirmed by NFL.com, Wikipedia, and Nbcwashington that Jared Verse was the 2024 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL draft was the 89th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit on Apr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_NFL_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL season was the 105th season of the National Football League (NFL). The season began on September 5, 2024, with reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City defeating Baltimore in the NFL Kick…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_NFL_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jared Isaiah Verse (born November 4, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Albany …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Verse
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Claim 5: “Jared Verse... was being traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns.”
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Multiple independent news sources (Flipboard, Nypost) confirm that Jared Verse was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns as part of a deal for Myles Garrett.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Los Angeles Rams' 89th in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall, 60th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, seventh playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Rams_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jared Thomas Goff (born October 14, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Go…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Goff
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jared Isaiah Verse (born November 4, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Albany …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Verse
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Claim 6: “Verse recorded 79 pressures as a rookie in 2024 — the most among all NFL edge rushers”
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The claim states Verse had 79 pressures in 2024. However, evidence from LAFB Network specifically states he had 72 total pressures (5th most in the NFL), contradicting the number 79.
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to the ultimate breakdown of the Top 5 Edge Rushers in the highly anticipated 2024 NFL Draft! In this exclusive analysis, Ourlads' Senior Draft Analy...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6EzlhtZHUw
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web search NEUTRAL — 72 total pressures (5th most in the NFL). 14.5% pressure rate (15th among qualified edge rushers). 7.5 sacks. 11 tackles for loss. 58 total tackles. Verse recorded at least two pressures in every sing…
https://www.lafbnetwork.com/nfl/la-rams/la-rams-news/rams-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2024 NFL Draft's edge rusher class is deep and talented, showcasing versatility with various play styles and skill sets. Dallas Turner from Alabama leads the pack, with Chop Robinson showcasing el…
https://www.footballscout365.com/post/2024-nfl-draft-ranking…
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Claim 7: “Browns general manager Andrew Berry”
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Wikipedia and official team sources confirm Andrew Berry is the General Manager of the Cleveland Browns.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A general manager (GM) in gridiron football is a sports management executive that typically oversees rosters and contracts for a team. GMs answer directly to the team's owner in such an organizational…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew Jeremiah Berry Jr. (born March 30, 1987) is an American professional football executive who is the executive vice president of football operations and general manager of the Cleveland Browns of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Berry_(American_footbal…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Cleveland Browns' 74th as a member of the National Football League (NFL), their 78th overall, their seventh under general manager Andrew Berry, and their first under new he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Cleveland_Browns_season
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Claim 8: “Head coach Todd Monken”
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Nypost reports Todd Monken as the new head coach, and Wikipedia (2026 Cleveland Browns season) confirms he is the new head coach.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — new Head Coach Todd Monken has yet to name DeShaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders (or dark horse Dillon Gabriel) as his first stringer
https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/ticket-sales/cleveland-browns-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Now with new head coach Todd Monken at the helm
https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/sports/deion-sanders-watched-s…
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