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Browns Tender Restricted Free Agent Ronnie Hickman
Team Retains Right of First Refusal on Safety
Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:59pm
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The Cleveland Browns have tendered a contract offer to restricted free agent safety Ronnie Hickman, the team announced on Wednesday. This move gives the Browns the right of first refusal, allowing them to match any offer sheet Hickman receives from another team.
Why it matters
Retaining Hickman is important for the Browns as they look to solidify their secondary and build on a promising 2025 season. As a restricted free agent, Hickman was eligible to negotiate with other teams, but the Browns' tender gives them the ability to keep him in Cleveland if they choose to match any offer.
The details
Hickman was a standout safety for the Browns in 2025, his second season in the NFL. He started 14 games and recorded 78 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 7 passes defended. The Browns' tender, which is a one-year contract offer, is a qualifying offer that will give the team the right to match any offer sheet Hickman signs with another team.
- The Browns announced the tender on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The players
Ronnie Hickman
A safety for the Cleveland Browns who is a restricted free agent this offseason.
Cleveland Browns
The NFL team that has tendered a contract offer to restricted free agent Ronnie Hickman, retaining the right of first refusal.
What’s next
If Hickman signs an offer sheet with another team, the Browns will have five days to decide whether to match the offer and retain him or allow him to leave.
The takeaway
The Browns' decision to tender Hickman shows their commitment to keeping their young defensive talent in Cleveland as they look to build on a promising 2025 season and compete in the AFC North.
