Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's NFL future in doubt

Latest reports suggest it's "doubtful at best" that the Pro Bowler will ever play again after a devastating injury.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 11:19pm

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According to Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot, it is now "doubtful at best" that linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will ever return to the NFL. The 26-year-old Pro Bowler has been sidelined since October 2024 following a violent collision with Ravens running back Derrick Henry. After spending the entire 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, the latest reports suggest the medical outlook remains bleak.

Why it matters

Owusu-Koramoah was recently signed to a three-year, $39 million extension and was expected to be a key part of the Browns' defense for years to come. His potential career-ending injury is a devastating blow for the player and the team, as he was regarded as one of the most versatile linebackers in the league.

The details

In the October 2024 game against the Ravens, Owusu-Koramoah had to be immobilized on a backboard and carted off the field after the violent collision with Derrick Henry. He spent the entire 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and the latest reports suggest the medical outlook for his return remains extremely doubtful.

  • Owusu-Koramoah was injured in October 2024 during a game against the Ravens.
  • He spent the entire 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

The players

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

A 26-year-old Pro Bowl linebacker for the Cleveland Browns who was recently signed to a three-year, $39 million extension.

Derrick Henry

The Ravens running back who was involved in the violent collision with Owusu-Koramoah that led to the linebacker's injury.

Mary Kay Cabot

A Browns insider who reported that it is "doubtful at best" that Owusu-Koramoah will ever return to the NFL.

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What they’re saying

“It is now "doubtful at best" that linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will ever return to the NFL.”

— Mary Kay Cabot, Browns insider (sportingnews.com)

“Owusu-Koramoah faces a "long shot" at ever suiting up again.”

— Pro Football Talk (sportingnews.com)

The takeaway

The potential career-ending injury to Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is a devastating blow for the Browns and their fans, as he was expected to be a key part of their defense for years to come. This serves as a sobering reminder of the risks and fragility of professional sports careers, and the Browns will now have to regroup and find a way to move forward without one of their brightest young stars.