Career
He played well but sulked until 1970, demanded more money, and wound up signing with Vince Lombardi"s Washington Redskins of the NFL. Always a dominating defensive end, Verlon solidified George Allen"s defense (Allen replace Lombardi upon his death in July 1970) and led the Redskins into Super Bowl VII. His nickname with the Redskins was "dirty Biggs" because of his extremely physical style of play.