Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's NFL career in serious doubt after latest announcement
The Cleveland Browns released a devastating update on linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.
After missing the rest of the 2024 season after a neck injury suffered in October, the Browns have now announced that their Pro Bowl linebacker will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list and will miss all of the 2025 season. This comes after posting on their socials that Owusu-Koramoah was in the building at the start of offseason activities, giving Browns' fans just a bit of hope that he could return this season.
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In a statement, Browns 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."
The Browns selected linebacker Carson Schwesinger with the 33rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, and perhaps with the future of Owusu-Koramoah in mind. We will not futurecast into what is next for the 2023 Pro Bowler, but the Browns will have to live for at least 18 more games without their young and explosive playmaker.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah out for 2025 season
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