A former Cleveland Browns player has come to the defense of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mason McCormick after McCormick body-slammed Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jared Verse during the Steelers' victory over the Browns. The unnamed ex-Browns player described the hit as "not dirty," according to a report published Monday.
The incident occurred in the Steelers' win over the Browns, though the exact date of the game was not specified in the report. Jared Verse, who wears number 8 for the Rams, was seen warming up before a Rams-49ers game on November 9, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The story was reported by Soheli Tarafdar on November 2, 2026.
