Browns Land Verse, More Than a First-Round Pick

The Browns have obtained Verse, the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year and two-time Pro Bowler, who is five years younger than Myles Garrett. The Rams have paid most of his four-year, $15.1 million rookie deal, leaving Cleveland with a high-performing player for two years at less than $5 million.

Verse's affordable rookie contract ($2.1M in 2026, $2.8M in 2027) makes him an exceptional value, though the team will eventually need to give him a second contract when he becomes eligible. The Browns essentially received a first-round pick plus, as Verse has proven to be a lottery ticket that's already a winner. betsport24.es