Browns HC Kevin Stefanski faces major setback ahead of 2025 season

The Cleveland Browns have had an intriguing offseason, even adding young talent in the latest NFL Draft. Looking ahead, the team led by Kevin Stefanski will aim to position itself among the contenders, though, unfortunately for them, they’ve suffered a season-ending loss.

Week 8 of last season was the last time linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah saw action on the field, as he was forced to leave the game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a serious neck injury.

After being evaluated by the medical staff and considering the severity of his situation, the franchise announced that the player will not be available to the coaching staff, and his participation with the Browns moving forward will no longer be possible.

“Jeremiah’s health is of the utmost importance to us and although he has made progress towards recovery, we’ve made the decision to place him on Reserve/PUP, which means he will not play football during the 2025 season,” the GM Andrew Berry said in a statement on Monday.

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after his team was defeated by the New York Giants at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Jeremiah has the full support of our team, and we expect him to continue to be a part of the organization even though he will not return to the field this year. We will not make any predictions on Jeremiah’s football future at this time, but we do note that he’s in good spirits and will continue to take the advice of the world-class medical experts who will continue to guide his progress and recovery.”

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Owusu-Koramoah shares heartfelt message about his situation

If there’s one situation no NFL player ever wants to face, it’s suffering an injury that keeps them off the field for an entire season. Unfortunately, that’s the reality Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah now has to accept—and he was brutally honest about this unfortunate turn of events.

“I’m grateful to the Browns organization for their full support, and to the world-class doctors guiding me through recovery,” the former Notre Dame linebacker said in a Monday statement.

“While I won’t suit up this season, I’m focused on what I can control — my healing, my mindset, and my faith. The body may rest, but the calling never sleeps. I’ve given my heart to this game. I don’t know what’s next, but I’ll continue trusting my medical team, serving the community, and backing my brothers on the field.”