Overview
- Dawkins praised Jared Verse after the Aug. 20 joint practice in Berea, calling himself a “Verse fan,” singling out Verse’s bull rush and predicting a bright future.
- He described their matchups as “gladiator battles” and said the physical, talkative reps sharpen both players and push them to try new techniques.
- Verse joined the Browns in June 2026 as part of the trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Rams and arrives in Cleveland with a 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year award and two Pro Bowl nods.
- The pair previously met in Week 14 of the 2024 regular season and both players acknowledged loud chirping in that game and in this week’s practice that has led to mistakes like offsides and false starts in the past.
- Teams commonly use joint practices as a preseason tune‑up, and Dawkins’ public praise underlines Verse’s rising profile in Cleveland and the matchup value coaches will study before the preseason meeting.