Browns sign S Faion Hicks (8.4.24)

For Immediate Release

Aug. 4, 2024

BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have made the following roster moves:

Signed:

S Faion Hicks

Waived:

S Dyshawn Gales

Released from Reserve/Injured:

C Brian Allen (calf)

Faion Hicks (pronounced FAY-on) is 5-10, 192 and officially in his first NFL season out of Wisconsin. Originally a seventh-round pick by Denver in 2022, Hicks appeared in two games his rookie season. Last year, he spent the season on the Saints’ practice squad. Hicks will wear No. 49.

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