Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah faces another full season away from football after the team officially placed him on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Friday, marking his second consecutive year on the sidelines.
The 26-year-old defender has been recovering from a severe neck injury sustained on October 27, 2024, during a devastating collision with Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry. The impact occurred when Henry’s right shoulder struck Owusu-Koramoah’s head and neck region during a 10-yard rushing play, forcing medical personnel to cart the linebacker off the field.
Following the frightening incident, Owusu-Koramoah spent one night in the hospital before doctors cleared him for release the following day, confirming he retained full movement in all extremities.
Prior to suffering the injury, Owusu-Koramoah had been a cornerstone of Cleveland’s defense, starting every game through the first eight weeks of the 2024 season. His impressive performance included leading the team with 61 tackles while recording three sacks and 10 tackles for loss. The Browns demonstrated their confidence in the linebacker by signing him to a three-year contract extension valued at up to $39 million in August 2024.
Cleveland originally selected Owusu-Koramoah during the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft following his collegiate career at Notre Dame. His exceptional play earned him Pro Bowl recognition in 2023.
Throughout his professional career spanning 49 games with 41 starts, Owusu-Koramoah has compiled 308 total tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 14 quarterback hits, eight sacks, six forced fumbles, and three interceptions.
