The Cleveland Browns will be without one starter for the 2025 season, as he has shockingly announced his retirement.

Cleveland had excused veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks from the first two days of training camp for what was initially labeled as “personal reasons.” On Thursday, Hicks officially announced his retirement, bringing a 10-year NFL career to a close. Hicks started all 12 games he played for the Browns last season, tallying 78 tackles and two sacks.

Jerome Baker, who has 90 starts on his resume, will also likely see some time. The Browns signed Baker in March, bringing in some additional depth, which became extra important following the news that Pro Bowler Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah would miss the season with a neck injury.

The Cleveland Browns take a day off on Sunday after the first week of training camp. We are no closer to knowing who will take the starting quarterback spot, although Shedeur Sanders hasn’t been getting reps with the first team,