CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Browns said Safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted early Monday in New York City.
A team spokesperson said the assault at a hotel sent Hickman to a hospital.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)(Sue Ogrocki | AP)
[According to reports](https://abc7ny.com/post/cleveland-browns-safety-ronnie-hickman-attacked-nypd-searching-suspects-assault-sixty-les-hotel-lobby-nyc/18608590/), a group of suspects attacked Hickman in a hotel lobby.
The 24-year-old was treated for minor injuries and released.
The spokesperson said Hickman is now home resting with family.
The Browns signed Hickman, a standout at Ohio State, in 2023.
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