McVay Praises Jared Verse's Trade Response After Rams Land 4-Time All-Pro Myles Garrett
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Updated · NBC Sports · Jun 3
McVay Praises Jared Verse's Trade Response After Rams Land 4-Time All-Pro Myles Garrett
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Jun 3
Summary
Sean McVay said he was "so impressed" by Jared Verse after telling the pass rusher he was being sent to Cleveland in the trade that brought Myles Garrett to Los Angeles.
McVay called the move a football decision made for the Rams' collective good, saying the team valued Verse's impact over two seasons but believed acquiring Garrett was worth the cost.
Verse had no practical say in the deal because rookie contracts do not include no-trade clauses, leaving traded players to report unless they choose retirement.
The swap highlights the NFL's power imbalance: teams can move young players freely, while veterans with elite résumés such as Garrett gain far more leverage over their destinations.