Steelers Respond After Browns’ Jared Verse Doubles Down on Cheap-Shot Claim

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick said he did not know he was blocking Jared Verse when he sent the Cleveland Browns defensive end crashing headfirst to the turf Sunday. McCormick offered his explanation after Pittsburgh’s 27-6 victory, which settled the rematch on the scoreboard but did little to cool the tension between the two linemen. Verse again criticized McCormick’s style of play after the latest confrontation. McCormick said he was reacting to a defender leaving his feet when he took Verse down during a kick attempt. “I really had no idea who it was. Just felt somebody jump.