AKIEM HICKS NEWS

Listed as questionable Hicks (conditioning) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Hicks missed the first two days of practice this week since he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he returned to the practice field in a limited capacity Friday. If he's unable to play Sunday against the Giants, Angelo Blackson would likely take on a starting role.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roster Move: Bears remove Hicks from COVID list The Bears on Friday removed veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Hicks has started all eight games he’s play...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Removed from COVID-19 list Hicks (undisclosed) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hicks returned from a four-game absence due to an ankle injury to register two sacks against the Vikings in Week 15. However, the veteran defensive end was sidelined the following week due to the NFL's COVID-19 protocols. He will look to get back on track against the Giants in Week 17.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Jahns: The Bears have removed defensive lineman Akiem... - The Athletic The Bears have removed defensive lineman Akiem Hicks from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bears, Giants looking toward future late in difficult season

The Chicago Bears and New York Giants come into Sunday's game at Soldier Field with their sights set on a stronger finish as a difficult season nears its end

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears' Nagy assumes decision on his fate comes after season

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy is operating under the assumption he'll finish the season out before decisions are made by ownership on his future

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed in COVID protocol Hicks (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact It's not clear whether or not Hicks tested positive for the virus. He'll have a tight window to test out of COVID-19 protocols before the Bears play in Seattle on Sunday. Losing the behemoth would be a devastating blow to Chicago's defensve line, as Hicks has 3.5 sacks in eight games this season, including two in last week's loss to Minnesota.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Key Bears players search for meaning in 4-10 season

The Bears are trying to find meaning in their final three games and for young players such as Justin Fields and Darnell Mooney it's easy

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Jahns: The Bears have placed defensive lineman Akiem... - The Athletic The Bears have placed defensive lineman Akiem Hicks on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

With playoff hopes nearly dashed, Seahawks host Bears

The Seattle Seahawks have only the slightest glimmer of playoff hopes remaining going into their matchup with the Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Film review: Rams pressure a danger to Vikings after Akiem Hicks, Bears demolish offensive line Led by Akiem Hicks, only a part-time player in Monday's game, the Bears sacked Kirk Cousins four times and held him to a career-low in passi...

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Bears pursue Justin Fields' improvement in final three games

Eliminated from the playoffs, the Chicago Bears could look for more consistency from their offense and particularly quarterback Justin Fields as they count down the days until a de...

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

The Minnesota Vikings are hard to figure out this year

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches two sacks Hicks posted two sacks and five tackles in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

Impact After missing the last four games with an ankle injury, Hicks easily had his best game of the season, not only posting his highest tackle total of the year, but he more than doubled the 1.5 sacks he came into the game with. Due to the weak performances he's had during most of the season, he'll be a risky option in the fantasy playoffs, but don't be surprised if he has a hot streak, as he's often been streaky during his career.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9

Kirk Cousins threw for two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the struggling and short-handed Chicago Bears 17-9

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akiem Hicks swallows up Kirk Cousins for Bears' fourth sack of night Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

Akiem Hicks swallows up Cousins for Bears' fourth sack DL Akiem Hicks sacks Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, giving him two sacks on the night and the Bears four sacks in the contest.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Akiem Hicks plows through RG for powerful sack on Kirk Cousins Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

Akiem Hicks barrels through for powerful sack of Cousins Bears DL Akiem Hicks uses his strength to plow through his blocker and take down Vikings QB Kirk Cousins.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Kevin Fishbain: The Bears will get Akiem Hicks back tonight for... - The Athletic The Bears will get Akiem Hicks back tonight for the first time since Week 9, and they'll need him against the Vikings considering who will b...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: Roquan Smith and Akiem Hicks are active for tonight's game — as are 8 players promoted from the practice squad The Chicago Bears have 14 players on the reserve/COVID-19 list heading into tonight’ s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Offensive coordin...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

Bears Week 15 inactives: Akiem Hicks, Roquan Smith ACTIVE vs. Vikings The Bears released their inactives ahead of their game against the Vikings, where Roquan Smith and Akiem Hicks will both play.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Full participant Thursday Hicks (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact Hicks sat out the past four games with the ankle injury but is on track to return for Week 15. The 32-year-old has only 18 total tackles and 1.5 sacks through seven games this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With playoffs possible, Vikings try not to stumble at Bears

Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings will try to avoid getting tripped up when they visit the struggling Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS