Cleveland Browns fans got some less-than-ideal news Thursday during general manager Andrew Berry’s pre-draft press conference. Though his focus remains on the draft, he offered a brief update on linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, whose recovery Berry described as “nebulous.”
Berry noted that Owusu-Koramoah is still progressing, which offers some optimism. However, the cryptic wording he used isn’t very reassuring. The linebacker initially suffered a neck injury just before Halloween in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, requiring him to be carted off the field. It’s been nearly six months, and his status and the updates given remain vague.
The lack of clarity is not a promising sign. While all season-ending injuries can linger into the following year, teams typically provide optimistic updates as the player rehabs. Considering the Browns have not felt confident enough to do so, fans may want to brace for the possibility that Owusu-Koramoah could miss significant time.
This marks the second time Andrew Berry provided an update on the future of the young linebacker, the first being during the owners’ meeting in March. While both times Berry said Owusu-Koramoah was progressing, he has refrained from offering any potential timeline for his return.
Owusu-Koramoah was an emerging player for Cleveland’s defense. Entering his fourth year, he had just signed a three-year, $37 million extension before the start of last season. The Browns believed in his continued ascension to reward him with such a deal, but now may be forced to think of contingency plans for an extended absence.
The team signed linebacker Jerome Baker in free agency to bolster depth at the position, joining another veteran, Jordan Hicks, as well as Mohamoud Diabate, a third-year player and former undrafted free agent. With 10 selections in the upcoming draft, it’ll be telling if the team targets a linebacker with an early selection.
For now, it seems the Browns, much like the fans, are simply hoping for the best in Owusu-Koramoah’s recovery as he works toward full health.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns provide no clarity on Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah injury status
Cleveland Browns fans got some less-than-ideal news Thursday during general manager Andrew Berry’s pre-draft press conference. Though his focus remains on the draft, he offered a brief update on linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, whose recovery Berry described as “nebulous.”
Berry noted that Owusu-Koramoah is still progressing, which offers some optimism. However, the cryptic wording he used isn’t very reassuring. The linebacker initially suffered a neck injury just before Halloween in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, requiring him to be carted off the field. It’s been nearly six months, and his status and the updates given remain vague.
The lack of clarity is not a promising sign. While all season-ending injuries can linger into the following year, teams typically provide optimistic updates as the player rehabs. Considering the Browns have not felt confident enough to do so, fans may want to brace for the possibility that Owusu-Koramoah could miss significant time.
This marks the second time Andrew Berry provided an update on the future of the young linebacker, the first being during the owners’ meeting in March. While both times Berry said Owusu-Koramoah was progressing, he has refrained from offering any potential timeline for his return.
Owusu-Koramoah was an emerging player for Cleveland’s defense. Entering his fourth year, he had just signed a three-year, $37 million extension before the start of last season. The Browns believed in his continued ascension to reward him with such a deal, but now may be forced to think of contingency plans for an extended absence.
The team signed linebacker Jerome Baker in free agency to bolster depth at the position, joining another veteran, Jordan Hicks, as well as Mohamoud Diabate, a third-year player and former undrafted free agent. With 10 selections in the upcoming draft, it’ll be telling if the team targets a linebacker with an early selection.
For now, it seems the Browns, much like the fans, are simply hoping for the best in Owusu-Koramoah’s recovery as he works toward full health.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns provide no clarity on Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah injury status
