What happened: Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger praised the addition of Jared Verse during the team's offseason program, calling him "a great player" and adding, "when you get a player like that you're pumped." The remarks signal early enthusiasm inside the Browns' defense about the new edge rusher.

Why it matters: Verse joined Cleveland this offseason, and locker-room buy-in from young defenders like Schwesinger matters as the Browns shape their front seven for the 2026 season. The comments reinforce the energy the team has publicly expected from Jared Verse following his arrival in Cleveland.

What to watch: Watch how the Verse-Schwesinger defensive pairing develops through training camp, where Cleveland's quarterback and offensive line questions still loom over the offseason.