The Browns have placed a tender on S Ronnie Hickman, who is a restricted free agent.
Hickman was originally signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2023. In his three seasons, Hickman has started 26 of 41 career games. He has continued to develop in his role with the Browns and was a full-time starter in 2025 starting all 17 games. He also set career highs in tackles (100), interceptions (two) and passes defensed (seven) in 2025.
Hickman has recorded 173 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one quarterback hit, 11 passes defensed, one fumble recovery, three interceptions and one touchdown over three seasons.