Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods has seen his defense improve steadily the past three weeks as the Browns have only given up 45 total points.
That performance has helped the Browns go 2-1 in those games and reclaim a spot in a very crowded AFC playoff picture.
And now Woods might be ready to welcome back another weapon on the defensive side of the ball.
Cleveland designated rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to return from the injured reserve list this week after he missed the previous three weeks with a high ankle sprain. The Browns have not yet officially activated Owusu-Koramoah, but when asked on Thursday, Woods said he is “very optimistic” that JOK could play on Sunday against the New England Patriots.