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        Browns Rule Jordan Hicks Out vs. Ravens

        By Matt Schauf | Updated on Fri, Jan 3 2025 1:06 AM UTC
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        The Browns have ruled LB Jordan Hicks out for Saturday's game against the Ravens because of a concussion.

        2024 Fantasy Football Impact

        When Cleveland went without Hicks and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah back in Week 9, Mohamoud Diabate led the LBs at 91% playing time.

        Devin Bush followed at 81%, with Winston Reid a distant third (26%).

        Bush tallied team highs in total tackles (8) and solos (6) for that game, though, and has generally been the more efficient tackle collector than Diabate this season.

        Bush is the Cleveland LB to play in IDP leagues if you need one.

        Dynasty Impact

        Hicks has one more year on his Browns contract but looks like a strong cut candidate this offseason.

        Spotrac projects Cleveland to be in the league's second-worst cap position for 2025, at more than $19 million over the expected cap.

        Cutting Hicks ahead of his age-34 season would leave $2.6 million in dead cap but save the team roughly $1.5 million in cap space.

        The Browns have JOK locked in on a long-term deal at LB, but don't be surprised if they look to add to the position in free agency or the draft.

        Diabate remains under contract at just more than $1 million for 2025. Bush will be a free agent.

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        Matt Schauf, Editor
        Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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