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Browns set to replace team captain for their defense in free agency via longtime NFC starter

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Brandon Little | Last updated 3/12/24

Cleveland Browns have their second player they’re set to sign in free agency. Unfortunately, it comes after losing a team captain to the Miami Dolphins.

After Anthony Walker Jr.’s departure , the Browns are set to sign former Minnesota Vikings LB Jordan Hicks.

Former Vikings LB Jordan Hicks is signing a 2-year, $8 million deal with the Browns, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

The #Patriots are signing former #Browns LB Sione Takitaki, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Hicks comes to the Browns on a two-year deal worth $8 million. The veteran linebacker recorded 236 tackles over the last two seasons in 30 starts with the Vikings.

Before his time with the Vikings, the 31-year-old spent three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Hicks in the third round back in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Hick’s best season came back in 2019 when he had 150 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and 1.5 sacks with the Cardinals. He is actually from Ohio and played his high school ball at Lakota West, then went to play in college at Texas.

Walker leaves Cleveland after starting 27 of 28 games he played in over three seasons. During his time in Cleveland, he was often injured, but Walker was a good locker-room guy and a solid linebacker presence when on the field.

Keep up to date with all of the free agency moves made around the Browns here.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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