Browns, Ravens Lose Star Defenders for 2025 NFL Season

The NFL will see two key defensive players miss most or all of the 2025 season due to serious injuries. Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington tore his Achilles during conditioning, an injury that will sideline him for the majority of the year. Meanwhile, Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who suffered a severe neck injury in late 2024, has been placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and will also miss the entire 2025 season. Owusu-Koramoah, a Pro Bowl player and former Butkus Award winner, expressed gratitude for the support he has received and remains focused on recovery, though his long-term playing future remains uncertain. To address the linebacker gap, the Browns recently drafted Carson Schwesinger to help fill the void left by Owusu-Koramoah's absence. Both teams will face challenges in their defensive units as they navigate the upcoming season without these pivotal players.