Browns safety Ronnie Hickman assaulted at New York City hotel, team says

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Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted by a crew of individuals inside a New York City hotel lobby early Monday morning, the team said.

"Safety Ronnie Hickman was a victim of assault early Monday morning at a New York City hotel," a Browns spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Ronnie was treated for minor injuries at an area hospital after the incident, was later released, and is home resting with his family."

Authorities told the New York Post that the incident occurred in the lobby of the SIXTY LES hotel on Allen Street around 4:30 a.m. ET, where Hickman was approached by four individuals and a dispute ensued.

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Safety Ronnie Hickman of the Cleveland Browns celebrates during player introductions before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field on Dec. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.  (Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Police are now investigating what led to the 24-year-old New Jersey native being attacked, and if being a professional football player is a factor.

The Post added that the suspects hit him and then fled the scene.

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Hickman was in stable condition after the assault, and was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was released later on Monday.

Hickman, who went undrafted out of Ohio State, is coming off a breakout season with the Browns after starting all 17 games.

Ronnie Hickman of the Cleveland Browns runs during an AFC wild-card playoff