Jordan Hicks Retires, Browns Lose Key Linebackers

Veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks has announced his retirement from the NFL after a ten-year career, most recently with the Cleveland Browns. Hicks, a Super Bowl champion with the Eagles, retires with 952 tackles, 16.5 sacks, and 13 interceptions over 131 career starts. His departure, along with the injury of Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, leaves the Browns without their top two inside linebackers from last season. Cleveland is expected to rely on players like Carson Schwesinger, Devin Bush, Mohamoud Diabate, and newly signed Jerome Baker to fill the gaps. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and Hicks' family praised his integrity, leadership, and impact on teammates. The Browns may pursue a veteran linebacker in free agency to address their depleted depth ahead of the 2025 season.