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
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
More from Rodney →Sports Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM · 1 min read
BEREA, Ohio — Jared Verse was furious when Steelers guard Mason McCormick body-slammed him to the ground on an extra point attempt during the Browns’ 27-6 loss in Pittsburgh. But he was arguably more upset that none of his teammates defended him on the WWE Smackdown! move.