Myles Garrett trade proves smarter as Jared Verse falls from NFL top 10

The Los Angeles Rams' trade for Myles Garrett just got another stamp of approval. NFL evaluators have revealed their true feelings about Jared Verse, and the contrast with Garrett’s 2025 production is stark.

What happened?

The Rams swapped Jared Verse for Myles Garrett last season, betting on proven production over potential. Now, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that NFL personnel have dropped Verse from their top 10 edge rushers list. The reason? His 4.5 sacks in 2025 paled next to Garrett’s league-record 23.

Garrett’s 2025 stats speak for themselves: 43 solo tackles, 23 sacks (a league record), and 3 forced fumbles. Verse, meanwhile, struggled to make an impact despite being healthy all season. The Rams saw this gap and acted.

Why the trade worked for the Rams

The Rams needed immediate impact, not future promise. Garrett delivered in 2025, while Verse’s sack total (4.5) fell far short of elite expectations. The NFL is a results-driven league, and sacks matter more than pressures or hurries.

Garrett’s floor is Verse’s ceiling. Even a down year for Garrett would still outproduce Verse’s best season. For a team built to win now, that’s a no-brainer.

What’s next for the Rams?

With Garrett anchoring their defense, the Rams are set for another playoff push in 2026. Verse may still develop, but the Rams aren’t waiting. They’ve got a proven star who changes games.

The trade looks even smarter now. Garrett’s dominance in 2025 proves the Rams made the right call.