Akiem Hicks Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 352 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- November 16, 1989 (32)
- Experience
- 11th Season
- Drafted
- 2012 / Rd. 3 / Pk. 89 (NO)
- College
- Regina (Canada)
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Akiem Hicks News
The Chicago Bears removed defensive tackle Akiem Hicks from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday, and he will be available to play in Week 17 against the New York Giants. Hicks went on the COVID list last Thursday and was forced to miss the Week 16 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Bears star defensive tackle has struggled to stay on the field this year and hasn't been an option for fantasy managers in IDP leagues because of it, most recently missing four games with an ankle injury. But his return will be a big boost for a Bears defense facing an anemic Giants offense led by quarterbacks Mike Glennon and Jake Fromm. Hicks ranks fourth on the Bears with 3.5 sacks in seven games in 2021.
Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest vs. the Raiders. Hicks' absence is a sizable blow to the Bears defense, potentially paving the way for Josh Jacobs and other Las Vegas running backs to enjoy a strong game on the ground. After Hicks left Chicago's Week 4 matchup after just one play, Angelo Blackson stepped in to draw a 68 percent share of defensive snaps, adding five combined tackles and one quarterback hit. Even without Hicks, Chicago's defense retains its sizable season-long and DFS intrigue due to the sheer playmaking ability among its linebacking core and secondary. Hicks' next opportunity to suit up comes next Sunday against Green Bay.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks said he'll "do everything in my power" to stay with the team for the rest of his career, despite the Bears giving him permission to seek a trade in the offseason. The 31-year-old is in the final year of his deal and has a $10.4 million base salary and wants a contract extension. But the two sides are currently in a stalemate. In his sixth season with the Bears, Hicks had three tackles, half a sack and two QB hits in 40 defensive snaps in the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The one-time Pro Bowler finished with 49 tackles (30 solo), 21 QB hits, 3.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in 15 starts for the Bears in 2020. He's only viable in IDP leagues that have a separate starting slot for defensive tackles.
