Owusu-Koramoah sustained a neck injury in Week 8 of the 2024 season

Kelsey Russo

The Browns announced they have placed LBJeremiah Owusu-Koramoah(neck) on reserve/physically unable to perform. He will remain on reserve/PUP for the remainder of the 2025 season, including postseason, making him ineligible to practice or play.

"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," Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry said. "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 originally sustained a neck injury in Week 8 of the 2024 season against the Ravens after a collision with RB Derrick Henry. He was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, then later released from the hospital following that evaluation. He missed the remainder of the 2024 season but continued to make progress throughout the offseason in his recovery. Owusu-Koramoah was also at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus at the beginning of the offseason program with the Browns.

The Pro Bowl linebacker has appeared in 49 career games and recorded 302 tackles, eight sacks, three interceptions, 17 passes defensed, six forced fumbles and 40 tackles for loss. He was drafted by the Browns as a second-round pick in 2021.

Owusu-Koramoah shared a message with Browns fans about his status update.

To the Cleveland Browns fanbase and my supporters worldwidethank 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 controlmy 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