Browns safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. signs restricted tender for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. signed his restricted tender ahead of the 2026 season. After three seasons with the team since joining as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Hickman has started 26 games, including all 17 in 2025. The restricted free agency tender secures him a salary of $3.52 million for the upcoming season, with the potential for a contract extension remaining. The Browns may pursue a longer-term deal with Hickman, who is also eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season.
- •Hickman signs restricted tender worth $3.52 million for 2026
- •Has started 26 games since joining Browns in 2023
- •Could become unrestricted free agent after 2026 season
- •Browns may seek contract extension with Hickman
- •Team roster now fully contracted ahead of season
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Browns S Ronnie Hickman Jr. restricted tender contract details
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