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The Cleveland Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season. Owusu-Koramoah has been dealing with a significant neck injury, along with concussion issues.
Owusu-Koramoah sustained the neck injury when he went in to make a tackle on Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry in Week 8 of last year.
The Browns knew Owusu-Koramoah’s neck injury could have sidelined him for the entire 2025 season, hence why they selected UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger in the second round, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.
“Jeremiah’s health is of the utmost importance to us and although he has made progress towards recovery, we’ve made the decision to place him on Reserve/PUP, which means he will not play football during the 2025 season,” general manager Andrew Berry said in a statement. “Jeremiah has the full support of our team, and we expect him to continue to be a part of the organization even though he will not return to the field this year. We will not make any predictions on Jeremiah’s football future at this time, but we do note that he’s in good spirits and will continue to take the advice of the world-class medical experts who will continue to guide his progress and recovery.”
Owusu-Koramoah earned his first Pro Bowl in 2023. He recorded 101 combined tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, five quarterback hits, six passes defended and one forced fumble in that season. He was off to a good start in 2024, as well, before suffering the devastating neck injury.
Browns are placing LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the physically unable to perform list, meaning he is out for the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/FOY6y9janA
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 12, 2025
Owusu-Koramoah, who was a second-round pick by the Browns out of Notre Dame in 2021, also released a statement to Browns fans.
“To the Cleveland Browns fanbase and my supporters worldwide—thank you for your patience in my silence.
From day one, you embraced me as more than a player, but also as a brother and young man with purpose. I’m grateful to the Browns organization for their full support, and to the world-class doctors guiding me through recovery. While I won’t suit up this season, I’m focused on what I can control—my healing, my mindset, and my faith. The body may rest, but the calling never sleeps. I’ve given my heart to this game. I don’t know what’s next, but I’ll continue trusting my medical team, serving the community, and backing my brothers on the field.
Love always,
JOK.”
got your back no matter what, @j_owuu 🤞 pic.twitter.com/gFUDjIulgQ
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 12, 2025
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Browns Star LB Ruled Out for Entire Season
