DECEMBER 9, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
JORDAN HICKS #58 - LINEBACKER - CLEVELAND BROWNS
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Cardinals rusher Chandler Jones: 'Jordan Hicks is the heart of our defense' Arizona Cardinals linebacker has been a model of professionalism and production.
LB Jordan Hicks named NFC Defensive Player of the Week He had 13 tackles and two sacks in Week 13 against the Bears, earning him defensive honors for the first time in his career.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Delivers massive game Week 13 Hicks tallied a season-high 13 tackles (nine solo) and recorded two sacks Sunday in the Cardinals' 33-22 win over the Bears.
Impact Hicks is now up to 95 tackles and five sacks on the season, making him the only player in the NFL to reach both benchmarks. Though his 7.9 tackles per game are well behind the career-best 9.3 per game he averaged in 2019, Hicks' improved numbers as a pass rusher has allowed him to remain one of the top IDP producers at linebacker.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Returns from injury Hicks (toe) recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Hicks was a limited participant during the Cardinals' practice leading up to the game, but he still played despite the injury. The first-string linebacker managed his third double-digit tackle game this season as the team's primary inside linebacker. Hicks has taken a majority of the team's defensive snaps, giving him higher potential to be successful in IDP leagues.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant Friday Hicks (toe) doesn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hicks was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to log a full practice Friday and will be available Sunday. The 29-year-old linebacker has registered 64 tackles, three sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble across nine appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited by toe injury Hicks (toe) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hicks paced the Cardinals in Week 9 at San Francisco with eight tackles, which he supplemented with two fumble recoveries. With 20 combined stops over the past two games, he has a four-tackle lead on Jalen Thompson for tops on the team with 64 through nine games, which also ranks 22nd overall in the NFL. Hicks' toe injury has bothered him since Week 6, but considering he hasn't missed any of the past four games he should be good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up 12 tackles in Week 8 Hicks compiled 12 tackles, including one tackle for loss, during Thursday's 24-21 loss to the Packers.
Impact Hicks has had practice limitations the past two weeks, a stretch that included a season-low two tackles and 65 percent snap share in Week 7 against the Texans. But he bounced back nicely by matching his season high in stops Week 8 and now is on pace for a healthy 119 (prorated to 17 games).
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 29, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
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Ready for Texans Hicks (toe) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
Impact Hicks managed only a limited practice Friday, but that will be enough for him to suit up Sunday. Through six games this season, Hicks has recorded 42 tackles and three sacks.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Hicks (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Texans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hicks didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he was able to return Friday as a limited participant. He is officially listed as questionable for Week 7, but he will likely be available, as he went through the same practice regimen last week and was able to suit up and play well, notching two sacks and six tackles against the Browns.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing yet Hicks (toe) missed a second straight practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact So far, Hicks is following his practice regimen from a week ago, when he didn't get on the field in the first two sessions. He ended up returning Friday as a limited participant, only to enter the weekend as questionable before being deemed active this past Sunday in Cleveland. He ended up sacking Baker Mayfield (shoulder) twice, and after putting up six tackles Hicks leads the Cardinals with 42 through six games. Hicks will look to be available again Week 7 against the Texans.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Continues to pace team in tackles Hicks had six tackles, including two sacks, during Sunday's 37-14 victory in Cleveland.
Impact Hicks has been good for at least six tackles in five straight games, but he supplemented his line with two takedowns of Baker Mayfield, bringing his sack count on the season to three. That number matches his career high from his 2018 campaign with the Eagles, and he now sits alone with a team-leading 42 tackles after standout safety Budda Baker mustered just two Sunday.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 6
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Playing Week 6 Hicks (toe) is active for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hicks managed just one limited practice during Week 6 prep as he dealt with a toe injury, but he nonetheless is healthy enough to suit up on game day. He's missed only five defensive snaps on the season en route to a team-high (along with Budda Baker) 36 tackles.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Week 6 status up in air Hicks (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact Hicks didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday before ending Week 6 prep with a limited session. It remains to be seen if it was enough for the Cardinals to clear him for game action this weekend. If it doesn't, Hicks would be replaced by rookie first-rounder Zaven Collins, who would slot in at inside linebacker next to the team's 2020 first-round pick Isaiah Simmons.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tending to toe injury Hicks didn't practice Wednesday due to a toe injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact After tallying six more tackles this past Sunday against the 49ers, Hicks still sits in a tie with IDP standout Budda Baker for the team lead in the category with 36. Hicks' ability to stave off two recent first-round picks (Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins) for playing time while missing just five defensive snaps (all in Weeks 1 and 2) through five games is a testament to his standing on the Cardinals. However, with a health concern in tow, Hicks' status will be one to watch closely to see if there may be changes at inside linebacker this Sunday in Cleveland.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Another eight tackles Week 4 Hicks churned out eight tackles during Sunday's 37-20 road win versus the Rams.
Impact After posting a pedestrian four tackles in the season opener, Hicks has got on track the last three games, totaling 26 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble during that stretch. He also played 100 percent of the Cardinals' defensive snaps both Week 3 and 4, making him the only player on the team to do so. Tied with Budda Baker and fellow inside linebacker Isaiah Simmons for the team lead in tackles (30), Hicks will aim for another productive outing Sunday against the run-based 49ers.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Season-high 12 tackles Sunday Hicks paced the Cardinals with 12 tackles during Sunday's 31-19 win in Jacksonville.
Impact The season-high tally in tackles more than doubled Hicks' output on the campaign to 22 through three games. He also had a strip sack that was recovered by defensive lineman Zach Allen, and Hicks' pass defense resulted in one of cornerback Byron Murphy's two interceptions in the game. More importantly, Hicks logged all 68 of the Cardinals' defensive snaps for the first time this season, which was something that he accomplished in 10 of 16 contests last year. There was a belief in the offseason that rookie first-round pick Zaven Collins would join 2020 first-rounder Isaiah Simmons as the team's starting inside linebackers, but so far Hicks has retained his role from the previous two campaigns.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Hicks Earning Snaps, Respect After Frustrating Offseason Linebacker has played 96 percent of time on defense thus far
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM
Arizona Cardinals' Jordan Hicks rediscovers role with patience, attitude and faith After being told he wouldn't even be allowed to keep his old job, guess who the starting MIKE linebacker is for the Cardinals? It's Jordan H...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Notches six tackles Sunday Hicks had six tackles and one pass defense during Sunday's 34-33 victory against the Vikings.
Impact Hicks has been modestly productive through two games with 10 tackles. More importantly, though, he's been the leading inside linebacker for the Cardinals, even with recent first-round picks Isaiah Simmons (2020) and Zaven Collins (2021) in his position group. The selection of the latter led Hicks to request a trade in the offseason, but the situation has been settled, at least for now, with the seventh-year garnering 96 percent (120 of 125) of the team's defensive snaps to date. Because his usage remains similar to the past two seasons in Arizona, he should begin to approach the 8.4 tackles per game he averaged during that stretch.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
