Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. was hospitalized earlier this week after police say he was jumped by four men in the lobby of a hotel in New York City.
Police responded to a 911 call at 4:35 a.m. Monday about an assault that occurred in the lobby of a hotel, according to a report from the Associated Press.
No arrests have been made at this time.
"Upon arrival, officers were informed that four unidentified individuals punched a 24-year-old male about the body following a verbal dispute,” police said in a statement, per the AP. “The suspects fled the location in an unknown direction.”
The Cleveland Browns released a statement later on Monday updating Hickman’s health.
“Safety Ronnie Hickman was a victim of assault early Monday morning at a New York City hotel,” it said. “Ronnie was treated for minor injuries at an area hospital after the incident, was later released, and is home resting with his family.”
Hickman just completed his third season with the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft.
He appeared in all 17 games this past season, recording a career-high 101 tackles, as well as 7 passes defended and 2 interceptions.
Prior to playing in the NFL, Hickman starred at Ohio State, earning All-Big Ten honors in 2021 and 2022.