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Archived story · published November 5, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Sports · November 5, 2026

Browns’ Jared Verse ‘upset’ with teammates for not defending him after being slammed by Steeler

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse expressed frustration that teammates did not defend him after he was slammed to the ground by Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick during a point-after attempt. The incident occurred during a Week 8 game which the Steelers won 27-6. Verse stated that while he was upset by the lack of reaction from his teammates, he also acknowledged that his pre-game trash-talking—which included disparaging comments about the Steelers' offensive line—placed his teammates in a difficult position. Verse noted that he later reacted strongly when a similar play happened to teammate Derek Barnett, contrasting his reaction with how his teammates handled his own situation.

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  • Jared Verse expressed that he was upset with teammates for not defending him.
  • The incident involved Steelers guard Mason McCormick slamming Verse to the ground.
  • McCormick was penalized for the action.
  • The play occurred during a point-after try.
  • Verse spoke to his teammates about the situation following the game.

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  • Jared Verse is 26 years old.
  • The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-6.
  • A similar play involving Derek Barnett occurred later in the game.
  • The game took place in Week 8.
  • Verse made pre-game comments about 'making Pittsburgh ours' and criticized the Steelers' offensive line.

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