The Cleveland Browns got some unfortunate news on Monday regarding star linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Owusu-Koramoah was placed on the physically unable to perform list due to a neck injury and will now miss the entire 2025 NFL season.

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Following the news, Owusu-Koramoah released a statement on him being forced to miss the season.

“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”

Browns’ executive vice president of football operations and general manager, Andrew Berry, also released a statement on the matter.

“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.

Owusu-Koramoah suffered the neck injury during Week 8 of the 2024 season after a scary collision with Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry. Owusu-Koramoah missed the remainder of the season, and the Browns have been concerned about his health.

For his career, Owusu-Koramoah has found a lot of success after being taken in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The linebacker has posted 302 tackles, eight sacks, three interceptions, 17 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, and 40 tackles for loss.

Owusu-Koramoah made the Pro Bowl in 2023 for Cleveland, showing his potential on the field. Losing him for the season will hurt the Browns’ defense, especially considering the offense remains a massive question for Cleveland entering the year.

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