In Sunday’s 29-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was taken out in the third quarter after a severe neck injury. The injury required him to be immobilized on the field, and he was later transported to University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center for further evaluation. While he is under observation, initial reports indicate he has movement in all extremities, which is a promising sign.
The injury occurred during a collision between Owusu-Koramoah and Ravens running back Derrick Henry. In attempting a tackle, Owusu-Koramoah’s neck made contact with Henry’s arm, causing him to be driven back and remain on the ground. Medical staff quickly tended to him on the field, immobilizing him as a precaution and eventually carting him off the field, where he raised his right fist in acknowledgment to the crowd.
Owusu-Koramoah, a standout fourth-year player from Notre Dame, has been a key defensive asset for the Browns. Last season, he earned his first Pro Bowl selection and entered this game as the team’s leading tackler, with 54 total tackles by Week 8. His absence could be a significant blow to the Browns’ defense, depending on the severity of the injury and how long he might need to recover.
In addition to Owusu-Koramoah’s injury, Browns cornerback Denzel Ward was also sidelined during the game after suffering a concussion, his sixth since joining the NFL in 2018. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Ward’s concussion diagnosis after the game. Both injuries leave the Browns’ defense in a vulnerable position, especially given the frequency of Ward’s concussions and the need for caution with Owusu-Koramoah’s neck injury.
