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Browns Trade Myles Garrett, Acquire Defensive Rookies Jared Verse and Carson Schwesinger
6/4/2026, 9:29:17 PM
Trade of Myles Garrett and Arrival of Defensive Rookies
The Cleveland Browns completed a trade that sent defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams earlier this week. In return, the Browns added edge rusher Jared Verse, the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, and linebacker Carson Schwesinger, the 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Verse, who joined the Browns shortly before the trade, expressed confidence that Schwesinger will provide reliable support on the defensive side.
Defensive Legacy and Recent Performance
Cleveland’s defense has historically been a strength, though the team did not achieve significant success while Garrett was on the roster. The acquisition of Verse and Schwesinger follows the departure of Garrett and is intended to sustain the defensive quality that the Browns have traditionally maintained.
Principal Players and Organizations
- Jared Verse – Edge rusher, Cleveland Browns; recipient of the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year award.
- Carson Schwesinger – Linebacker, Cleveland Browns; recipient of the 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
- Myles Garrett – Defensive end, traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams.
- Cleveland Browns – NFL franchise seeking to rebuild its defensive unit.
- Los Angeles Rams – NFL franchise acquiring Garrett.
Awards and Recognitions
- Jared Verse was named the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year.
- Carson Schwesinger earned the 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year honor.
- The trade removed the current Defensive Player of the Year (Garrett) from Cleveland’s roster.
Implications for Cleveland’s Defense
The presence of Schwesinger provides Verse with a security blanket, allowing him to play freely without worrying about coverage gaps. The Browns have historically fielded a strong defense, and the addition of the two award-winning rookies gives reason to believe that defensive strength will continue.
Future Outlook
The Browns hope that the other assets acquired in the trade will lead to more victories while Verse remains on the roster. The defensive plan will count on Verse's pass rush complemented by Schwesinger's ability to handle coverage responsibilities.
Verbatim Quotes
"Man, that boy can fly. Nah, he can work. I like that a lot. I like knowing that behind me that I can . . . I don’t got much to worry about if something, you know, I can play freely because I don’t have to worry if something gets by me. He’s going to be able to handle that. He’s going to be able to clean everything up." — Jared Verse, Edge Rusher, Cleveland Browns
