Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks is looking it a profession.
The 33-year-old introduced his retirement Friday in an Instagram put up after he missed the primary two days of coaching camp with what the staff described as a private matter.
“Football has given me more than I could have ever imagined,” Hicks wrote. “Goal, self-discipline, brotherhood, and a platform to impression others. However most significantly it confirmed me who I’m outdoors the sport.
“I go away this chapter with deep gratitude for each lesson, problem, and victory. I’m happy with what I achieved on the sphere, however much more happy with the person I’ve grow to be due to it.
“To my teammates, coaches, fans, and most importantly my family.. thank you for your unwavering support throughout this journey. I’m looking forward to this next season of life and all that it brings. I walk away with peace knowing I gave football all I had, and that the best is yet to come.”
Hicks, who was on the Browns’ OTA offseason exercises final month, was anticipated to play a vital function in his second season with Cleveland.
In 12 begins final season, Hicks had 78 tackles and two sacks.
His spouse, Ivana Hicks, praised him for his integrity and a decade of grit on the sphere.
“TEN YEARS! 🏈 A decade of grit, passion, sacrifice, and relentless work-through victories and losses, injuries and comebacks, highs that felt like dreams and lows that tested everything,” Ivana wrote in a separate Instagram put up Friday.
“Right this moment, my coronary heart is full as I stand beside you on this second of retirement. You didn’t simply play the sport, you lived it with integrity, humility, and unshakable character. The form of teammate everybody needed.The form of man I’m proud our youngsters look as much as. The form of husband I thank God for each single day.
“I’ve watched you lead quietly, love fiercely, and keep grounded by means of all of it. From locker rooms to stadium lights, your impression reaches far past the field-and I do know that is solely the start of your subsequent chapter.
“I’m so proud to be your wife. So proud of the man, friend, and brother you’ve been to so many. And so proud of the legacy you’ve built. One that isn’t just measured in stats, but in who you are. Here’s to what’s next, my love. You’ve already won the game that matters most.”
The couple has a daughter, Taliya, and two sons, Ayven and Lukah.
Earlier this week, Ivana commemorated his eleventh NFL coaching camp.
“Sent dada off to his 11th Training Camp 🏈 11 years of sacrifice, passion, and love for the game,” Ivana wrote on Instagram, the place she included a video of him hugging daughter Taliya. “We are so proud of you!! Counting down the days until we’re together again—and cheering you on.”
One other video confirmed Hicks consoling their crying son because the household despatched him off to coaching camp.
“It never gets easier—especially as they get older!” Ivana wrote. “Annually that goes by, it takes extra sacrifice, from all of us, as we attempt to create a extra ‘normal’ life for them. They transfer twice a 12 months, have been to numerous faculties, make new pals, and embrace change so nicely.
“It’s the only life they know. And sometimes, for that sense of normalcy, it’s best we stay behind for a little while. They still don’t, quite, get why dada has to leave but one day they will. Can’t wait to be together again.”
After the information of Hicks’ retirement, Ivana reposted the video of their son and wrote, “Well, guys, this video and 3 days away from dada was short-lived. 10 years.”
Hicks spent 4 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles after they chose him within the third spherical of the 2015 NFL Draft. He additionally had stints with the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings.
Hicks has a profession complete of 952 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, six pressured fumbles, and 11 fumble recoveries.
