The Cleveland Browns agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal on Monday with former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks. The tackling machine comes to Cleveland after spending the last two years with the Vikings, the last of which saw him pick up 107 tackles (61 solo), a sack, one interception, five passes defensed, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown) in 13 starts. Hicks will be a strong addition to an already strong Browns defense and should be on the fantasy radar as a linebacker streamer in IDP formats. The 31-year-old veteran was a former third-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015 out of Texas and has had 100-plus combined tackles in five straight seasons, showing just how reliable his floor is for tackles in fantasy formats.
The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Jordan Hicks (shin) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. In other moves, the team signed running back Myles Gaskin to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Michael Dogbe from the practice squad. Hicks will now have to miss at least the next four games after needing emergency surgery to address compartment syndrome after suffering a shin injury in the Week 10 win over the New Orleans Saints. With the 31-year-old out for the foreseeable future, either Troy Dye or the recently signed Anthony Barr will take over for Hicks in the middle of the Vikings' defense. Hicks has been a top-10 linebacker in fantasy IDP leagues through 10 weeks, totaling 87 tackles (50 solo), a sack, four tackles for loss, an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries (one returned for a TD), so it's a big loss for Minnesota.
Linebacker Jordan Hicks has agreed to a two-year deal with the Vikings. Hicks is rumored to make $12 million, and the signing comes after the Cardinals released him to save cap space. The 29-year-old has started 51 consecutive games over the years. While his production has dipped since he accumulated 149 total tackles, three picks, and 1.5 sacks in 2019, his ability to stay on the field could go a long way for fantasy managers in deeper IDP formats.
The Arizona Cardinals are releasing linebacker Jordan Hicks. The 29-year-old spent each of the past three seasons with the team and didn't miss a single regular season game, compiling triple-digit tackles each year. Last year, he even added a career-high four sacks. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Cardinals are making the move to release Hicks in order to allow their young first-round linebackers Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons to have more time on the field.
The Arizona Cardinals have given linebacker Jordan Hicks permission to seek a trade, according to a source. The Cardinals selected linebacker Zaven Collins with the 16th overall pick in the first round of this year's draft, and he will be the starting Mike linebacker in his rookie season. Hicks took a $3 million pay cut and will now make $2 million in base salary with a chance to make $1 million in 2021. It's possible that he'll remain with the team as a reserve linebacker, but first he'll gauge the market. Hicks also has $2 million available this season in playing-time incentives. The 28-year-old signed with Arizona in 2019, and he finished with 118 tackles and four passes defensed last season.
Jordan Hicks Questionable To Rejoin Sunday’s Contest
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks (neck) nabbed his first interception of the season earlier in Sunday's contest versus the Rams, but he has now been deemed questionable to return after sustaining a neck injury. With five tackles (three solo) already under his belt, Hicks moved his yearly total up to 118, having defended his fourth pass of the year as well. Despite being in a golden matchup spot versus Los Angeles and backup quarterback John Wolford, the Cardinals Defense loses a key cog if Hicks is unable to make it back on the field. Check back for updates on his status as they become available.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks had 12 tackles (eight solo), a sack, an interception and a pass defended against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11. Hicks has been effective, but he hasn't quite reached LB1 status. He'll be in the mix for a flex play when the Cardinals return to play Dec. 1, against the Los Angeles Rams.
Jordan Hicks To Sign Four-Year Deal With Cardinals
Free-agent linebacker Jordan Hicks (Eagles) intends to sign a four-year deal worth $36 million with the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal will include $12 million to sign and $20 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old is a three-down linebacker and is a huge upgrade to the middle of the Cardinals defense moving forward. Hicks missed just five tackles in 2018, per Pro Football Focus. He had 91 tackles, five passes defensed and three sacks in 12 games in a bounce-back season.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks (Achilles) was able to participate in individual drills during organized team activities. Hicks tore his Achilles in October and was unable to do any work during team drills, but he was able to work on his own. After cutting Mychal Kendricks last week, the Eagles will need Hicks to be ready for Week 1 and they are expecting him to be.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks suffered a torn Achilles' tendon on Monday night, ending his season. It's a huge loss for the Eagles defense, with the only good news being that Hicks is expected to be ready for next season. The Eagles will have their linebacker depth tested going forward, as Nigel Bradham and Mychal Kendricks will need to step up in place of Hicks.
