Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Possible meaning with draft pick
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The Browns' selection of Carson Schwesinger with the 33rd overall pick in the NFL Draft suggests the club does not expect Owusu-Koramoah (neck) to be available to play in 2025, Zac Jackson and RJ Kraft of The Athletic report.
Given multiple needs on offense, that the Browns took a linebacker this high in the draft potentially means Owusu-Koramoah is not expected back following a serious neck injury. There has been little update on his prognosis during the offseason. Following the selection of Schwesinger, the Browns addressed needs at tight end, running back and quarterback through the draft already.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: In building for voluntary OTAs
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Owusu-Koramoah (neck) is present Tuesday for the start of voluntary OTAs, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.
Owusu-Koramoah's activity level has yet to be disclosed, and his attendance doesn't necessarily indicate he's been cleared for on-field activities. The 25-year-old linebacker suffered a season-ending neck injury last October after colliding with Derrick Henry, and Browns general manager Andrew Berry referred to Owusu-Koramoah's recovery progress as "nebulous" last Thursday. Officially, he still remains without a timeline for his return, which could remain the case until training camp.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Timeline still unclear
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Browns GM Andrew Berry said Sunday that there's still no timeframe on Owusu-Koramoah's recovery from his season-ending neck injury, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Berry added that Owusu-Koramoah is progressing in a positive direction, but it's still "week to week and month to month" when determining when/if he'll return for the 2025 season. The linebacker was checked into the hospital after he suffered a significant neck injury Week 8 versus the Rams. In eight games last season, Owusu-Koramoah posted 61 tackles, including three sacks, and one interception, and he logged a career-high 144 tackles across 16 regular-season games in 2023.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Team hopes he'll play again
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There's uncertainty regarding whether Owusu-Koramoah (neck) will resume his career after this season, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Owusu-Koramoah was checked into the hospital after suffering a scary neck injury in Week 8 versus the Ravens, and he subsequently missed Cleveland's last nine games of the season. He was never designated to return to practice, and there's still no timetable for a theoretical return.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Already ruled out for Week 14
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The Browns ruled out Owusu-Koramoah (neck) for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Owusu-Koramoah is eligible to return from injured reserve this week, but coach Kevin Stefanski has already ruled out the linebacker versus Pittsburgh. Jordan Hicks, Mohamoud Diabate and Devin Bush handled linebacker duties for Cleveland on Monday night against Denver.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Lands on IR
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Owusu-Koramoah (neck) has been placed on IR by the Browns.
Owusu-Koramoah, who suffered a neck injury during Week 8 action, will thus be sidelined for at least four games, with his first opportunity to return to action arriving in Week 14 versus the Steelers. In eight games to date this season, Owusu-Koramoah leads the Browns with 61 tackles.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Out for Week 9
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Owusu-Koramoah (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Owusu-Koramoah suffered a neck injury during the Browns' Week 8 win over the Ravens and was taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. He stayed overnight and was discharged Monday morning. It's still not clear what specific injury the Notre Dame product suffered and when he may be able to return.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Carted off field Sunday
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Owusu-Koramoah was carted off the field late in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Ravens with a neck injury and won't return, Ashley Bastock of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Owusu-Koramoah was immobilized on a backboard before being carted off the field. According to the team, Owusu-Koramoah was taken to a local hospital and has full movement in his extremities, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to play when the Browns return to action next Sunday against the Chargers. Owusu-Koramoah recorded a sack among his seven tackles on the day before departing.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Productive in loss
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Owusu-Koramoah registered seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Cleveland's loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Owusu-Koramoah finished second on the team in tackles and also recorded the Browns' only sack of Jalen Hurts. The 24-year-old has now logged a sack in back-to-back games, bringing his total on the season to 2.0.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Makes nine tackles in defeat
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Owusu-Koramoah recorded nine tackles (four solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the Browns' 21-15 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
The starting linebacker also played 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the second time in three weeks. Owusu-Koramoah has 25 tackles (16 solo) and a pass defensed this season.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Logs seven tackles in win
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Owusu-Koramoah registered seven tackles (four solo), including half a sack, and a pass deflection in Cleveland's 33-31 win versus the Ravens on Sunday.
Owusu-Koramoah had another solid outing as he finished second on the team in tackles. The 2021 second-round pick is having the most productive start to a season of his career and is currently on pace to set new highs in both tackles and sacks.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Quiet in season opener
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Owusu-Koramoah recorded three tackles in Sunday's 24-3 win versus the Bengals.
Though it was a great day for his team, it was a disappointing one for Owusu-Koramoah, who had his fair share of opportunities considering he led Cleveland linebackers in snaps (42). He'll look to bounce back at Pittsburgh in Week 2 against a Steelers team that looked dreadful offensively in its 30-7 loss versus the 49ers on Sunday.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Suffers leg injury
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Owusu-Koramoah sustained a left leg injury late in Sunday's 23-10 loss to Cincinnati and is scheduled for imaging Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. "I'll be OK," Owusu-Koramoah said. "I'm going to get an MRI {on Monday] and we'll see."
Owusu-Koramoah had initial imaging done after the game, but the Browns plan to do more extensive investigation Monday. The linebacker has dealt with several lower-body injuries this season, including groin and knee injuries. He said the current ailment does not feel as bad as the groin injury.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Inactive for Monday Night Football
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Owusu-Koramoah (knee) is inactive for Monday's matchup against the Bengals, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
After failing to practice during Week 8 prep, Owusu-Koramoah will miss his first game of the season due to a knee injury. In his absence, Tony Fields and Jordan Kunaszyk are candidates for increased roles, though the Browns also elevated Dakota Allen from their practice squad for Monday's primetime matchup.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Totals seven tackles in Week 4
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Owusu-Koramoah generated seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defense during the Browns' 23-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Owusu-Koramoah was limited in practice this week due to a groin injury that he sustained during the Browns' win over the Steelers in Week 3. However, he didn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup and tied for the team lead in tackles. The 2021 second-rounder has racked up 21 tackles (16 solo), a pass defense and a forced fumble over the first four games of the 2022 season.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Playing against New England
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Owusu-Koramoah (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Owusu-Koramoah has been dealing with an ankle injury for quite a while, but his recent activation from injured reserve was a strong indicator of his potential availability for Week 10. The rookie has played in six games thus far, racking up 29 tackles (20 solo) while defending four passes and recording a half-sack.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Activated off IR
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The Browns have activated Owusu-Koramoah (ankle) off injured reserve, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Owusu-Koramoah just returned to practice Wednesday, so his activation was relatively quick. The rookie linebacker recorded 29 tackles, four pass deflections and a half-sack across six games prior to landing on the IR.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Likely headed for IR
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Owusu-Koramoah (ankle) is expected to land on injured reserve, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
The report estimates a four- to six-week return for Owusu-Koramoah, the rookie second-round pick that leads Cleveland with 27 tackles, including a half-sack, four passes defensed and a forced fumble.
Owusu-Koramoah sustained a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Owusu-Koramoah played 85 percent of the Browns' defensive snaps and totaled eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defense against Arizona. However, he'll likely be forced to miss several weeks after he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain. Mack Wilson will presumably take on a starting role in Owusu-Koramoah's absence.
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Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: Notches four tackles in Week 3
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Owusu-Koramoah totaled four tackles (three solo), two pass deflections and half a sack during Sunday's 26-6 win over the Bears.
The Browns' defense wreaked havoc on the Bears' offensive line and rookie Justin Fields all game long, which allowed Owusu-Koramoah to register his first tally in the sack column. The 21-year-old linebacker will look to build off his strong Week 3 performance against a talented Vikings offense in Week 4.
