The Cleveland Browns community is bracing for a heartbreaking reality regarding one of its brightest stars. According to a grim update from 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. The impact was so severe that JOK had to be immobilized on a backboard and carted off the field. After spending the entire 2025 season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, the latest reports suggest the medical outlook remains bleak.
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Pro Football Talk echoed Cabot’s reporting, noting that the linebacker faces a “long shot” at ever suiting up again. It’s a devastating blow for a player who recently signed a three-year, $39 million extension intended to be one of the anchors of Cleveland’s defense for years.
In a previous statement, Owusu-Koramoah remained characteristically grounded, stating he doesn’t “know what’s next” but would continue “backing my brothers on the field.” If this is indeed the end of the road, JOK finishes a short, but electric, career with 308 tackles, eight sacks, and a reputation as one of the most versatile linebackers in the game.
For now, the Browns faithful can only wait and hope for a miracle recovery for a player who gave everything to the Dawg Pound.
