Browns starting LB Jordan Hicks announces retirement

A veteran of 10 NFL seasons, Hicks missed the first two days of training camp with what the team referred to as a personal matter.
“Football has given me more than I could have ever imagined,” Hicks posted on Instagram. “Purpose, discipline, brotherhood, and a platform to impact others. But most importantly it showed me who I am outside the game.
“I leave this chapter with deep gratitude for every lesson, challenge, and victory. I’m proud of what I accomplished on the field, but even more proud of the man I’ve become because of it.”
Hicks, 33, was expected to see his role increase with fellow linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah missing the 2025 seasons due to a neck injury.
Devin Bush, Mohamoud Diabate, offseason acquisition Jerome Baker and second-round pick Carson Schwesinger will be looked upon to step up in the absence of Hicks and Owusu-Koramoah.
Hicks recorded 78 tackles and two sacks in 12 games (all starts) in his lone season with the Browns in 2024.
A Super Bowl LII winner with Philadelphia, Hick totaled 952 sacks, 16.5 sacks and 13 interceptions in 134 career games (131 starts) with the Eagles (2015-18), Arizona Cardinals (2019-21), Minnesota Vikings (2022-23) and Browns. He was selected by Philadelphia in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft.