Rams' Jared Verse: Wins Defensive Rookie of the Year
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Verse was named the 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
Verse made an instant impact with the Rams after being selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, compiling 66 total tackles (36 solo), including 4.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 17 regular-season games this year.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Vital cog on defense as rookie
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Verse recorded 66 tackles (36 solo), including 4.5 sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries during the 2024 regular season.
The Rams' first-round pick more than lived up to expectations during his rookie campaign by constantly applying pressure to opposing quarterbacks, recording a sack in his very first game and bookending the year with a pair of sacks of Jalen Hurts in the Rams' divisional-round loss to the Eagles. A strong candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year, Verse and fellow outside linebacker Byron Young will anchor the outside linebacker roles for the Rams in 2025.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Officialy cleared
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Verse (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Verse was seemingly trending in this direction, but now his availability has been made official. The rookie first-round pick has tallied 32 tackles (16 solo), 3.5 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in seven games since Los Angeles' Week 6 bye.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Expected to play vs. Buffalo
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Verse (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, though head coach Sean McVay relayed Friday that he expects the rookie first-round pick to play, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Verse popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to an ankle injury. While he hasn't been officially cleared to play Sunday, it appears the injury isn't serious enough to prevent Verse from playing. In the seven games since the Rams' Week 6 bye, Verse has logged 32 tackles (16 solo), including 3.5 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Added to injury report
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Verse (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Verse is a mid-week addition to injury report after he wasn't listed on Wednesday's edition. The current favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year, Verse has started all 12 games this season, logging 54 tackles (30 solo), including 4.5 sacks and 11 total TFLs, 17 total QB hits and two forced fumbles. The Rams have a Week 14 date with Josh Allen and the Bills this coming Sunday.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Picks up sack in Week 9
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Verse registered a sack among his four tackles (three solo) in a 26-20 overtime win against Seattle on Sunday.
Verse's tackle total has been very consistent this season -- he's finished with either three or four stops in seven of eight games. The outside linebacker has 2.5 sacks over his past two games after recording just one over his first six contests. Verse logged a season-high 85 percent of Los Angeles' defensive snaps in Sunday's victory.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Records first sacks since Week 1
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Verse recorded three tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, and an additional quarterback hit during Thursday's 30-20 victory against the Vikings.
The rookie linebacker was able to get to Sam Darnold in the second quarter, earning a big sack on first down that eventually led to a three-and-out by the Vikings. In the fourth quarter, Verse managed to split a sack with Michael Hoecht, forcing another Vikings punt two plays later. Verse's usage also was a season high, as he took the field for 42 of the Rams' 50 snaps on defense. He'll look to put the pressure on Geno Smith in a divisional showdown with the Seahawks in Week 9.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Forces fumble
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Verse recorded seven tackles (six solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.
Verse recorded his first career sack in his NFL debut in Week 1 and now has recorded his first forced fumble in Week 2. The 2024 first-round selection now has 11 combined tackles on the season as well, a total he'll be adding to in Week 3 against the 49ers.
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Rams' Jared Verse: Heads to Los Angeles
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The Rams selected Verse in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 19th overall.
Defense was a huge need for the Rams coming into the draft and with the way the board fell, they managed to get one of the top edges in the class without trading up. Verse took a unique route to becoming a first-rounder, beginning his career at Albany and playing his way onto Florida State's radar in 2022. He collected 18 sacks and 29 tackles for loss during his time with the Seminoles. Verse played in a 4-3 defense but is scheme versatile and his pass-rushing ability can work in Los Angeles. He's not the Aaron Donald replacement, but taking Verse is a step toward backfilling his pass-rush impact.
