Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah‘s 2025 NFL season is over before it even started ... and the news may get worse from there.
The Cleveland Browns placed the Pro Bowl linebacker on the Reserve/PUP list on Monday, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season.
this all stems from a 2024 neck injury that ended his campaign early, and there was some understanding that he might not make it back for this year.
And indeed, now Owusu-Koramoah will turn his attention will turn to a lengthy rehab.
“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,” said Browns general manager Andrew Berry 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.''
And then, notably, the statement added, "We will not make any predictions on Jeremiah’s football future at this time.”
That is an acknowledgement that JOK, at 25, might be at the end of his career.
During his third season in the NFL, Owusu-Koramoah enjoyed a breakout campaign in as he posted 101 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions and made the Pro Bowler. Seen as a bookend to Myles Garrett, the Notre Dame product was signed to a deal paying him $12.5 million per year.
JOK himself also issued a statement.
“I’m grateful to the Browns organization for their full support, and to the world-class doctors guiding me through recovery,” Owusu-Koramoah said. “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.”