The Cleveland Browns delivered an expected but still disappointing update regarding linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, confirming that the dynamic defender will miss the entire 2026 season. JOK has been placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, effectively ending any hope of his return this year.

This news comes as little surprise to those following his recovery from a serious neck injury. At the NFL combine earlier this year, general manager Andrew Berry hinted that a return was unlikely but stopped short of closing the door entirely. Now, the door is firmly shut—at least for this season. In a telling sign of his focus beyond football, the team also announced that Owusu-Koramoah will be pursuing a Master's Degree from Harvard this fall.

Drafted in the second round out of Notre Dame in 2021, JOK quickly became one of the most versatile linebackers in the NFL. His speed, instincts, and coverage skills earned him a Pro Bowl nod in 2023, making him a cornerstone of Cleveland's defense. For fans and teammates alike, seeing such a talented player sidelined by injury is a tough pill to swallow.

In other roster news, the Browns have designated punter Nik Constantinou as their international player. The Texas A&M product went undrafted in 2024 and spent his rookie season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. He was signed to a futures/reserve contract in January and will now have an opportunity to compete for a role in Cleveland's special teams unit.

As the Browns open rookie minicamp, the focus shifts to building for the future—even as they continue to support one of their own in his recovery and academic journey.