AKIEM HICKS NEWS

Matt Nagy makes Justin Fields No. 1 Bears quarterback

After resisting the move in the past Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy has made Justin Fields his first-string quarterback going forward and has moved Andy Dalton into the backup role

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montgomery's knee injury means uncertainty for Bears offense

The Chicago Bears' offense started to click for the first time this season when David Montgomery's 106 rushing yards opened up the way for the downfield passing of Justin Fields to...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears beat Lions; lose David Montgomery, Akiem Hicks to injuries Hicks left the game after getting up slowly from a tackle attempt on the first defensive snap. He spoke with the team's medical staff for a...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't return Sunday Hicks (groin) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Lions, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Hicks has played 126 defensive snaps this season, so his absence will be a massive blow to Chicago's defense. Angelo Blackson will likely see increased snaps for the remainder of the contest.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Jahns: Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (groin) has... - The Athletic Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (groin) has been ruled out.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears injury updates: Akiem Hicks is now out... - The Athletic Bears injury updates: Akiem Hicks is now out with a groin injury suffered on the first play of the game. Khalil Mack did return. He joined t...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Adam Jahns: Akiem Hicks hasn't returned to the game after... - The Athletic Akiem Hicks hasn't returned to the game after leaving after the first defensive snap. He was slow to get back up after this tackle attempt....

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Adam Jahns: Akiem Hicks is questionable to return with a... - The Athletic Akiem Hicks is questionable to return with a groin injury. The Bears defensive tackle just headed to the locker room. He wasn't evaluated in...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears DT Akiem Hicks left the field after the... - The Athletic Bears DT Akiem Hicks left the field after the first play of the game and went to the locker room. He has a groin injury and is questionable...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Questionable to return Sunday Hicks (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Lions, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Hicks has registered at least three tackles in each game this season and is a key piece to the Bears defense. If he is unable to return, Angelo Blackson will likely play a large role for the remainder of the contest.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akiem Hicks focused on moving forwards ' Press Conference Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks addresses the media prior to Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Top 10: Akiem Hicks ranks Thanksgiving dishes Akiem Hicks has been feasting on opposing offenses all season. Here are the Bears defensive tackle's top 10 dishes to eat on Thanksgiving:

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Fields takes over for injured Dalton, Bears beat Bengals

Justin Fields played the second half after Andy Dalton exited with a knee injury against his former team, and the rookie quarterback used Chicago’s stellar defensive performance to...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akiem Hicks ends his silence on his contract situation at a charity event and says he wants to 'do everything in my power' to retire as a Chicago Bear Akiem Hicks hopes to play out the rest of his career with the Chicago Bears — and will “do everything in my power to do so” — even though he...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Records half a sack Hicks posted three tackles and half a sack in the Bears' 34-14 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Hicks played 77 percent of the team's snaps, as he was the Bears' defensive lineman with the most playing time in this game. However, with the Rams having solid pass protection while throwing the ball just 26 times, there weren't many opportunities to rush the passer. In his age-31 season, Hicks' role puts him in position to replicate the 49 tackles and 3.5 sacks he posted in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

While Fields waits, Bears going with Dalton at QB for now

The Chicago Bears are counting on Justin Fields to develop into the franchise quarterback Mitchell Trubisky never became

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surgery for Bears OL Teven Jenkins; QB Justin Fields injured

The Chicago Bears are without both of their top 2021 draft picks

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalton dealing with hype surrounding Bears QB Fields

Fan reaction to Justin Fields' debut with the Chicago Bears has been overwhelming but it can lead to a bit of an uncomfortable situation for the entire team because coach Matt Nagy...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Eddie Goldman rejoining Akiem Hicks and Bilal Nichols, can the Chicago Bears defensive line set the tone for another special defense? The Chicago Bears bring back a solid, experienced defensive line group driven by Akiem Hicks and Bilal Nichols.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Back at practice Hicks (foot) has resumed practicing, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Hicks missed a handful of practices due to foot soreness, but the veteran managed to return to the field without missing much time. The 31-year-old has been limited to 4.5 sacks in his last two seasons with Chicago, making it difficult to trust him as a reliable fantasy option in IDP formats.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot soreness Hicks missed practice Thursday due to foot soreness but is expected to return soon, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Coach Matt Nagy wasn't concerned with Hicks' injury and said he expects him to practice Friday. Even if the hulking defensive lineman isn't ready to return Friday, his absence isn't expected to linger for long.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akiem Hicks expected to return from sore foot Hicks was in attendance for the Bears’ first practice — a walk-through — on Wednesday. He didn’t practice Thursday, though.

JULY 30, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Bears see Eddie Goldman's return as defensive key

The Chicago Bears want to increase the number of takeaways they force this year and improve both the pass rush and run defense, and they think the return of Eddie Goldman could hel...

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears DL Akiem Hicks offers unusual praise for Lions DT Nick Williams Williams and Hicks were linemates with the Bears for two seasons

JULY 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Has Akiem Hicks peaked with Chicago Bears When Akiem Hicks got injured and missed 11 games in 2019 it was fair to wonder if he could get back to the level that he was playing on prev...

JUNE 23, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM