Three days into camp, the Cleveland Browns are dealing another massive blow at linebacker as Jordan Hicks announces his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons. Hicks was brought to Cleveland as a free agent in 2024 and played in 12 games, totaling 78 tackles and 2 sacks.
#Browns LB Jordan Hicks’ IG retirement post: pic.twitter.com/IiByigUZLz
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) July 25, 2025
Hicks hit his prime in Arizona during the 2019 season, where he had his best statistical season, but he wasn’t on the radar of many to retire this close to the start of the season.
With Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah already ruled out for the yea,r that leaves the Browns with Jerome Baker, Mohamoud Diabte, Devin Bush, and the rookie Carson Schwesinger to take the bulk of the snaps in 2025.
The Browns quickly filled the spot by signing WR Winston Wright out of East Carolina, but look for Andrew Berry to bring in a veteran who can give you 20 to 30 meaningful snaps next season.