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Cleveland Browns Face Linebacker Woes After Owusu-Koramoah Injury
With Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah likely out for good and Devin Bush's future uncertain, the Browns look to the draft for linebacker help.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The Cleveland Browns have suffered a major blow to their defense with the news that linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will likely never play again due to a neck injury. Coupled with the potential departure of fellow linebacker Devin Bush in free agency, the Browns are in need of reinforcements at the position. The team drafted Carson Schwesinger last year, but more help is needed to maintain the Browns' defensive excellence.
Why it matters
Owusu-Koramoah was a versatile, three-down linebacker who was a key part of the Browns' defensive success. His loss, combined with the potential exit of Bush, leaves a significant void that the Browns must address to keep their defense at a high level. Finding the right replacements through the draft will be crucial for the team's long-term outlook.
The details
The Browns drafted Carson Schwesinger last year to help replace the production lost from Owusu-Koramoah's injury, and he went on to win the 2025 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. However, the potential departure of Devin Bush in free agency means the Browns may need to target multiple linebackers in the upcoming draft to solidify the position.
- Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has been out since mid-way through the 2024 season due to a neck injury.
- The Browns drafted Carson Schwesinger in 2025 to help replace Owusu-Koramoah's production.
The players
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
A former Pro Bowl linebacker for the Cleveland Browns who is likely to never play again due to a significant neck injury.
Devin Bush
A high-level linebacker for the Cleveland Browns who may be leaving the team in free agency in search of a bigger contract.
Carson Schwesinger
A linebacker drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2025 who won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.
What they’re saying
“Sad news out of Berea, Ohio, as former Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is likely to never play again. The linebacker, who fans call 'JOK', has been out since mid-way in 2024, following a neck injury. The injury was significant, and Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com is reporting that the linebacker will likely never play again because of it.”
— Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com reporter (Cleveland.com)
What’s next
The Browns will need to address their linebacker needs in the upcoming NFL Draft, likely targeting players in the second or third round who can step in and contribute immediately.
The takeaway
The loss of Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and the potential departure of Devin Bush leave the Browns with a significant void at linebacker that they must address through the draft. Finding the right replacements will be crucial for the team's defensive success going forward.
