Hickman tallied 45 tackles (26 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024. Hickman missed three games due to injury but overall impressed in Year 2, while increasing his production across the board compared to his rookie season. During the offseason, it's possible he gets a chance to truly compete with Juan Thornhill and/or Grant Delpit for a starting gig at safety. Hickman is entering the final year of his contract with the Browns, though he'll be a restricted free agent in 2026.
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Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
10/11/2001 (23)
Status
Active
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6'1", 209 lbs
Birthplace
New York, NY, USA
Position
SAF
College
Ohio State
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Hickman tallied 45 tackles (26 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024. Hickman missed three games due to injury but overall impressed in Year 2, while increasing his production across the board compared to his rookie season. During the offseason, it's possible he gets a chance to truly compete with Juan Thornhill and/or Grant Delpit for a starting gig at safety. Hickman is entering the final year of his contract with the Browns, though he'll be a restricted free agent in 2026.
Hickman (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. The 23-year-old upgraded from limited participation Wednesday and Thursday to a full practice Friday, indicating that he's moved past his ankle issue in time for Sunday's contest. With Hickman back at full health, he's expected to serve as the Browns' top backup safety behind both Juan Thornhill and Grant Delpit.
Hickman (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Hickman has been sidelined for the Browns' last three games after suffering an ankle injury in Week 5 against the Commanders. He's trending in the right direction by practicing Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- and his practice participation over the next two days will indicate whether he'll be able to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday. Over the first five games of the regular season, Hickman logged 17 tackles (16 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery.
Hickman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Hickman will miss a third straight game due to an ankle injury he picked up in Week 5 against the Commanders. He'll look to return to practice ahead of the Browns' Week 9 contest against the Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 3. Rodney McLeod and D'Anthony Bell will serve as Cleveland's backup safeties Sunday behind starters Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill.
Hickman (ankle) is not practicing Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Hickman has already missed the Browns' last two games and appears to be in danger of missing a third straight contest. The Ohio State product will likely need to get on the practice field in some capacity Thursday if he is going to suit up Sunday against the Ravens.
Hickman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Hickman is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after sustaining an ankle injury in Cleveland's Week 5 loss against the Commanders. Expect Rodney McLeod and D'Anthony Bell to see additional reps with the Browns' first-team defense while Hickman remains sidelined.
Hickman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Eagles, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Hickman missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise, as the 23-year-old was held out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday after sustaining an ankle injury during the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders. Expect D'Anthony Bell to serve as Cleveland's top free safety in Hickman's stead.
Hickman (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Hickman seemingly sustained this ankle injury during the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, as he recorded three total tackles on just 15 snaps (13 defensive and two on special teams), his lowest snap-count of the season. The 22-year-old's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide a better indication of his potential availability for Week 6, when the Browns travel to Philadelphia.
Hickman finished Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders with six solo tackles. Hickman's six tackles Sunday were tied with Martin Emerson for second-most on the Browns behind Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (nine). Hickman got his third-straight start at free safety as Juan Thornhill (calf) remains on injured reserve. Over those three starts, Hickman has tallied 14 solo tackles, one pass defended and one fumble recovery.