On Monday, the Los Angeles Rams made the difficult decision to part ways with former first-round pick and two-time Pro Bowler Jared Verse. Verse, along with multiple draft picks, was moved to add reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.
Team captain Quentin Lake took to social media, penning a tribute to Verse. Lake and Verse worked together over the last two seasons to redefine the defense in the post-Aaron Donald era. Lake spoke to Verse’s quality on and off the field.
“Jared, my locker mate, is one of the most amazing human beings and teammates I have ever been around,” wrote Lake. “Sucks that some things are out of players control but love and support is what he needs in this moment. Love my guy to death and can’t wait to see him tear up the league.”
Lake began to play the best football of his career once Verse joined the team, with Verse’s injection of enthusiasm and power being the perfect pairing to Lake finding a role as the team’s slot corner/star. When Lake became the team’s signal caller in the middle of 2024, Verse saw a dramatic increase in production and pressure, cementing the relationship between the two.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Quentin Lake pens tribute to Jared Verse after Rams trade him away
Reporting by Brock Vierra, Rams Wire / Rams Wire
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