The Cleveland Browns added two linebackers in free agency with the signing of Jordan Hicks and Devin Bush. That comes after the departures of Anthony Walker and Sione Takitaki, although Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is still in the mix.
Let’s take a look at the contracts that Hicks and Bush agreed to:
LB Jordan Hicks’ Contract, Cap Hits Per Year
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Total Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,210,000 | $658,000 | $0 | $1,868,000 |
| 2025 | $2,500,000 | $658,000 | $1,000,000 | $4,158,000 |
| 2026 | $0 | $658,000 | $0 | $1,974,000 |
| 2027 | $0 | $658,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2028 | $0 | $658,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,710,000 | $3,290,000 | $1,000,000 | $8,000,000 |
- Hicks signed a two-year deal worth $8 million.