Overview
- On Thursday, Nov. 12, Jared Verse said he has not recorded a sack this season and described his difficulties as a "mental block."
- Verse confirmed he met with team psychiatrist Dr. Mayur Pandya and said he also spoke with "a couple people" but did not give details about those conversations.
- Verse said he is taking personal responsibility for his play and wants to lead the defensive line, saying the group's play follows his own performance.
- Cleveland's defense has slipped recently, allowing 396 total yards and 160 rushing yards in a 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints that dropped the team to 5-4 and increased pressure on the pass rush.
- Verse was acquired in June in the trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Rams, creating high expectations and comparisons that raise stakes for his recovery and give Sunday’s game against the Texans a clear chance to end his drought before the bye week.