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

"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."

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

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

While Cleveland finished the year 5-12, their defense was a formidable unit, and Hickman came out with career highs in tackles (103), passes defended (seven) and interceptions (two).

Hickman has a big offseason ahead, too, as he is a restricted free agent with the Browns.

Cleveland has the option to place one of four tenders on Hickman, which allows them to match an offer sheet from another team that may want to sign him.