Browns Lock in Hickman with Second-Round Tender

0:00It's March 7th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Cleveland Browns have placed a second-round tender on Restricted Free Agent Safety, Ronnie Hickman. This locks him into a one-year deal worth $5,800,000 if he signs. As a Restricted Free Agent, with fewer than four seasons under his belt, Hickman first gives the Browns the chance to match any outside offers. If another team signs him away, the Browns would get a second-round draft pick in return. That high-priced tag makes it unlikely any squad will chase him hard. Still, this tender is just the starting point for talks between the two sides. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move to hold on to a promising young defender. Hickman brings starting experience into his fourth NFL year, and the Browns desperately need to keep their good talent amid roster rebuilds. Hickman has a second-round for the Long Hall, including him bolsters their secondary for the Long Hall. Right now, Hickman has until April 17th to sign the tender.

1:00In the meantime, he can field offers from other teams to boost his leverage in long-term negotiations with Cleveland. Expect those extension talks to heat up soon. Sites like Over the Cap value him at around $10 million a year, so a three-year packed worth $30 million could be in play. Most cases like this end with the player staying put. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. Hickman's L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.