A former Cleveland Browns player has defended Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mason McCormick following an incident in which McCormick body-slammed Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jared Verse during the Steelers' victory over the Browns.
The incident occurred during the Steelers' win against the Browns, though the exact date and details of the play were not specified in the initial report. Verse, who wears number 8 for the Rams, was photographed warming up before a November 9, 2025 game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
The ex-Browns player, who was not named in the report, stated that McCormick's action was not dirty. Further comments from the league or the teams involved have not been released.
