A former Cleveland Browns player has come to the defense of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mason McCormick after McCormick body-slammed Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse during the Steelers' victory over the Browns. The ex-Browns player, who was not named in the report, insisted the play was not dirty.
The incident occurred in a recent NFL matchup between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Verse, who plays for the Rams, was involved in the altercation with McCormick. The former Browns player's comments were reported on November 2, 2026.



