Overview
- Cleveland.com reporter Mary Kay Cabot wrote that it is “doubtful at best” the 26-year-old linebacker will return to the NFL after his neck injury.
- Owusu-Koramoah shared an Instagram story saying, “Someone catch me up on the news,” a reaction that did not confirm the report or outline next steps.
- He has not played since Oct. 27, 2024, when a collision with Ravens running back Derrick Henry led to a severe neck injury; he then spent all of 2025 on reserve/PUP.
- The linebacker signed a three-year extension in August 2024 worth about $39 million with significant guarantees, including more than $11 million locked in for 2026.
- Cleveland’s linebacker plan already includes 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year Carson Schwesinger, and coverage points to draft or free-agent additions if a long-term replacement is needed.