Cleveland Browns special teams coach criticized Pittsburgh Steelers left guard Mason McCormick for a hit on Jared Verse that he described as having intent to injure. The incident occurred during the Steelers' game against the Indianapolis Colts on October 11, 2026.
"That's not what we're about," the Browns coach said, according to a report from Steelers Now. The coach did not specify which play drew the condemnation, but emphasized that such actions violate the principles of sportsmanship.
McCormick, a second-year offensive lineman, has started at left guard for Pittsburgh this season. Verse, a defensive player, was on the receiving end of the block in question. The NFL has not announced any disciplinary action related to the play as of Thursday evening.
