Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah injury update: Browns LB placed on PUP list, to miss 2025 NFL season

The Cleveland Browns are placing linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the physically unable to perform list, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. With the move, Owusu-Koramoah will not play in the 2025 season.

“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,” Browns executive vice president and general manager Andrew Berry wrote 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 suffered a neck injury during a collision with Ravens running back Derrick Henry on Oct. 27. He was carried off the field on a board and placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.

In just eight appearances last season, Owusu-Koramoah tallied 61 tackles, three sacks, three pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble. After the Browns’ announcement, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah released a message to the fans.

“To the Cleveland Browns fanbase and my supporters worldwide – thank you for your patience in my silence,” Koramoah said. “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.”

The Browns have been quiet about Owusu-Koramoah’s condition since he suffered the scary injury. Owusu-Koramoah was drafted by the Browns in 2021 after spending four years at Notre Dame. The Browns signed Owusu-Koramoah to a three-year, $39 million contract extension last August.