Todd Monken reminds Jared Verse and others to ‘speak with your play’ and ’it’s unfair’ to compare him to Myles Garrett
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In the wake of Jared Verse accusing the Steelers of playing dirty in the first meeting and vowing to “make Pittsburgh ours” last week, Todd Monken preached to his players to play smart in Acrisure Stadium if they hoped to win.