The Cleveland Browns have officially placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, effectively ending any hope of his return for the 2026 season. This move comes after reports in February suggested it was "doubtful" the talented defender would ever play again following a severe neck injury.

Owusu-Koramoah, a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has not stepped on the field since suffering the injury in October 2024. He spent the entire 2025 season on the PUP list as well, and this latest designation removes him from the team's 90-man roster, barring any activation this year.

Before the injury, the 6-foot-2, 221-pound linebacker was a rising star in Cleveland's defense. Over 49 career games, he amassed 308 tackles, eight sacks, three interceptions, and six forced fumbles—a testament to his explosive playmaking ability and sideline-to-sideline speed. His absence leaves a significant void in the Browns' linebacker corps, a unit that once thrived on his versatility and energy.

For fans and athletes alike, Owusu-Koramoah's situation serves as a stark reminder of the physical toll football can take. As the Browns look ahead, they'll need to find a way to fill the gap left by a player whose career was cut short far too soon.