Getty Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Jared Verse. The NFL is adding a new twist to honor its brightest stars, and Los Angeles Rams pass rusher Jared Verse is among the first players who will showcase it next season. Verse, who dominated in his rookie season and won the 2024 Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year award, will wear a special gold shield NFL patch on his jersey throughout the 2025 season. The patch, replacing the traditional NFL shield on the collar, represents the league’s