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Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted early Monday morning in a Lower East Side hotel lobby, with several men reportedly striking him before fleeing. Hickman, who plays for the Browns as a rising safety, was hospitalized at Bellevue Hospital and listed in stable condition before being released later in the afternoon, according to the New York Post. Police are investigating, and it is not yet known if the assailants recognized his NFL affiliation.

Hickman joined the Browns as an undrafted Ohio State product in 2023 and has spent his three pro seasons in Cleveland, earning a starting role at free safety in 2025. That season, he posted 103 tackles (52 solo), two interceptions, and seven passes defended, while quarterbacks targeted him at a sub-50 percent completion rate.

Cleveland’s defense was a bright spot in 2025, ranking among the league leaders in several metrics, including third in passing yards allowed and fourth in total yards allowed. However, the Browns’ offense struggled to sustain drives, contributing to the defense bearing more than 22 points per game, a figure outside the top 10.

Hickman remains a restricted free agent after signing a three-year, $2.715 million contract with Cleveland. The incident adds an off-field development to his profile as he approaches potential contract negotiations.