The Cleveland Browns began training camp with a linebacker dilemma. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss the entire 2025 season to recover from a significant neck injury sustained in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens. Devin Bush Jr. is set for a pre-trial hearing on August 15 for an alleged simple assault and harassment, and may face a suspension if found guilty.
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To make matters worse, the Browns’ starter has called it quits.
Cleveland Browns see key defensive starter suddenly retire
On Instagram, Jordan Hicks announced his retirement from the NFL after ten seasons in the league. Here’s what the talented linebacker’s statement read:
“After 23 years of playing football, I’m officially retiring from the NFL.
“Football has given me more than I could have ever imagined. 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.
“To my teammates, coaches, fans, and most importantly my family.. thank you for your unwavering support throughout this journey. I’m looking forward to this next season of life and all that it brings.
“I walk away with peace knowing I gave football all I had, and that the best is yet to come.
“Forever Grateful,
Jordan Hicks.”
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Here’s a quick review of his NFL career
Jordan Hicks had a solid ten-year NFL career, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2015 to 2018, the Arizona Cardinals from 2019 to 2021, the Minnesota Vikings from 2022 to 2023, and the Cleveland Browns in 2024. He recorded 952 tackles, 51 TFLs, 16.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, one pick-six, 53 pass deflections, six forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown in 134 regular-season games and 131 starts. Hicks also recorded 28 tackles and one TFL in four playoff games, including winning a Super Bowl in 2017 with the Eagles, although he did not play because of an Achilles injury.
Here’s a look at the Cleveland Browns’ LB depth
- Carson Schwesinger
- Devin Bush Jr.
- Mohamoud Diabate
- Jerome Baker
- Nathaniel Watson
- Winston Reid
- Easton Mascarenas-Arnold
