Browns Secure Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah with Three-Year, $39M Extension.

The Cleveland Browns have locked in one of their key defensive assets, linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, by securing a three-year contract extension valued at up to $39 million. This deal, which includes $25 million in guaranteed money, underscores the team's commitment to strengthening its defensive lineup.

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Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah’s new contract will average $13 million per year, placing him as the sixth-highest paid linebacker in the NFL, just behind the Steelers' Patrick Queen, who averages around $13.7 million annually. The Browns officially confirmed the extension shortly after the initial report. Drafted 52nd overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Owusu-Koramoah was approaching the final year of his rookie deal before this extension. Since joining the Browns, he has made a significant impact, appearing in 41 games and starting in 33 of them. His impressive stats include 247 tackles, five sacks, two interceptions, and one forced fumble, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and dynamic defender.