Ronnie Hickman Injury News & Updates
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Nabs second interception Sunday
Hickman posted four tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's Week 10 loss to the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Hickman picked off Justin Fields on a pass intended for Garrett Wilson (knee) in the second quarter. He returned the ball 15 yards to the Jets' 22-yard line, and one play later Dillon Gabriel connected with Jerry Jeudy for a Cleveland touchdown. Hickman has two interceptions in his past three games -- more than he had recorded over his first 30 NFL regular-season contests combined.
Oct 30, 2025
Eight tackles in defeat
Hickman recorded eight total tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 32-13 loss to New England.
ANALYSIS
Hickman was able to pace the team in takedowns, compiling at least eight stops for the fourth time in five games. The safety has now registered a career-high 50 total tackles (25 solo) and two passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over eight contests this season.
Oct 21, 2025
Picks off pass in Week 7 win
Hickman recorded two tackles (one solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-6 victory versus the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Hickman's two tackles marked a season low. However, he still made an impact with a fourth-quarter pickoff of Tua Tagovailoa. It was Hickman's first interception of the season and the second of his three-year NFL career.
Oct 5, 2025
Career-high 10 tackles in loss
Hickman logged 10 tackles (six solo) during the Browns' 21-17 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Hickman played every single defensive snap and reached double-digit tackles for the first time in his three-year NFL career, and he finished second on the Browns in tackles behind Carson Schwesinger (11). Hickman is up to 32 tackles (19 solo) and one pass defense through the first five games of the regular season.
Sep 30, 2025
Leads team in tackles
Hickman recorded nine tackles, including one behind the line of scrimmage, in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Lions in Week 4.
ANALYSIS
That was a career-high number of tackles for Hickman who topped the Browns and has 22 stops through the first four weeks. The 2023 undrafted free agent is poised to blow past the 45 tackles he recorded last season. Hickman has played every defensive snap in 2025 while also working on special teams and should reach new playing-time levels by midseason if healthy.
Jan 10, 2025
Makes 45 stops in 2024
Hickman tallied 45 tackles (26 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 1, 2024
Ready to rock
Hickman (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 30, 2024
Limited to open week
Hickman (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 25, 2024
Won't play vs. Baltimore
Hickman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 23, 2024
Still tending to injury
Hickman (ankle) is not practicing Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 18, 2024
Missing another week
Hickman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 11, 2024
Won't play Sunday
Hickman (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Eagles, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 9, 2024
Logs DNP on Wednesday
Hickman (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 1, 2024
Six solo tackles vs. Las Vegas
Hickman finished Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders with six solo tackles.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 30, 2023
Nabs pick-six for first career INT
Hickman posted four tackles (three solo) and returned in an interception for a touchdown in Thursday's 37-20 Week 17 win against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Hickman rarely played over the first 13 weeks of the campaign, but with Grant Delpit (groin) and Rodney McLeod (biceps) both on injured reserve, the rookie safety has seen his workload increase dramatically. Hickman enjoyed the finest moment of his first season on Thursday Night Football, picking off a Trevor Siemian pass and returning it for a 30-yard touchdown in the first quarter. The pick-six was the first interception and first touchdown of Hickman's career.
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