LA Rams' Jared Verse Sets Another Speed Record While Chasing Down Saquon Barkley

The Philadelphia Eagles held on to defeat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, 28-22.

Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a touchdown past Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) in the first half in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Former Florida State defensive end and Los Angeles Rams rising star Jared Verse has set another speed record according to the National Football League’s Next Gen Stats. While chasing down Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley on one of his touchdown runs, Verse hit 21.6 mph and nearly caught up to Barkley before he entered the endzone. Barkley only hit 20.78 mph.

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Verse now recorded the 3rd and 5th-fastest speeds by a defensive lineman or linebacker on a play from scrimmage this season.

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Jared Verse reached 21.60 mph in pursuit of Barkley, the 2nd time he's eclipsed 21 mph running down Barkley this season. Verse hit 21.48 mph on Saquon's 70-yd TD run in Week 12.

He's now responsible for the 3rd & 5th-fastest speeds by a DL or LB on a scrimmage play this season. https://t.co/v5FNFAHfIN

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) January 19, 2025

Verse received some blowback from a fellow NFL star after sharing his thoughts concerning the city of Philadelphia before the Rams’ loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Verse, who grew up in Pennsylvania, told The Los Angeles Times that he “hate[s] Eagles fans,” called them “annoying,” and added “When I see that green and white I hate it. I actually get upset. Like I actually genuinely get hot."

However, Barkley criticized Verse’s comments, saying it’s not the “smartest thing to say” and drew upon personal experience as a member of the New York Giants.

"Probably not the smartest thing to say when you’re coming to Philadelphia," Barkley told the media. "I’ve been on the other side (when he played for the New York Giants), and even if I felt some type of way, I probably wouldn’t give them any extra fuel. Pretty sure Philly fans have seen that comment, and it was only going to be loud and rocking and this is only going to add to it."

So far, Verse and Barkley have been two of the best players in the league. Barkley has rushed for over 2,000 yards this season, and Verse was the only defensive rookie to be named to the Pro Bowl.

Moreover, Verse has already won the Pro Football Focus (PFF) Defensive Rookie of the Year award. He played in all 17 regular games (started 16) and recorded 77 pressures, 41 solo tackles, 16 assists, 56 hurries, 6 sacks, two pass deflections, forced two fumbles, and recovered two as well.

The Eagles held on to defeat the Rams on Sunday in blizzard conditions by a score of 28-22.

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