Jared Verse was ‘deeply’ upset his teammates didn’t defend him after the Steelers’ body slammed him and told them so; but he owned his part
Cleveland.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Browns defensive player Jared Verse expressed anger and disappointment after Steelers guard Mason McCormick body slammed him during an extra point attempt, a move he described as dangerous and potentially season-ending.
- Verse was particularly upset that none of his teammates defended him on the field, though many did not see the incident in real-time, leading to internal discussions about supporting each other better.
- Browns special teams coordinator Byron Storer condemned the illegal hit, noting it was not seen clearly during the game but will likely result in a significant NFL fine for McCormick.
- Verse admitted to being vocal and confrontational as part of his playing style, aiming to motivate himself and his team, but acknowledged he may need to communicate better with teammates about his approach.
- Despite Verse's frustration and lack of sacks this season, he remains focused on improving his performance and hopes his on-field impact will soon match his outspoken attitude.
