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NFL·INJURY·May 8, 2026 12:26 PM ET

Browns place LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on reserve/PUP for second straight season

Neck injury keeps Browns linebacker sidelined again.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 81 min read
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What happened: The Cleveland Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, per a team announcement relayed by @RapSheet. It marks the second consecutive season Owusu-Koramoah lands on reserve/PUP with a neck issue. The designation removes him from the active roster as the team enters its 2026 offseason program.

Why it matters: Reserve/PUP in the offseason signals real concern about availability for the regular season, not a short-term absence. For a Browns defense that has leaned on Owusu-Koramoah as a versatile second-level defender, back-to-back PUP stints raise questions about his long-term outlook and Cleveland's linebacker depth heading into 2026. Fans on the timeline are already pushing the front office to consider a release or trade given the recurring neck concern.

What to watch: Watch for an update on Owusu-Koramoah's medical timeline and whether the Browns add a veteran linebacker in free agency to backfill the role. Any move toward a release or injury settlement would be the next escalation.

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