A number of veteran defensive linemen are on the open market for teams interested in adding them for a postseason push. One of those is Akiem Hicks, who could soon find himself inking a deal.
The Miami Dolphins defense is at full strength these days, a rare occurrence in a league where attrition is such a factor, but that doesn't mean they still couldn't use some help in certain areas.
The Falcons defense looked like a top 10 unit a few weeks ago then Grady Jarrett went down with a season-ending knee injury, and Ryan Nielsen’s unit has floundered in recent weeks.
In what has come down to a must-win game for the Buccaneers to reach the playoffs a lot will be asked of the defense. The defense has been carrying this team through the season and is the biggest reason the Buccaneers are chasing a playoff berth in the first place.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that Buccaneers’ running back Leonard Fournette and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks are expected to play today against San Francisco.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers left Germany with a .500 record after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 21-16. During the game, Bucs’ defensive lineman Akiem Hicks was mic’d up.
In a playoff rematch, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense will be looking for some retribution. After allowing Matthew Stafford and Copper Kupp to prevent the Buccaneers from going back to the Super Bowl it’s time to put together a complete game.
The Buccaneers are still dealing with their fair share of injuries, but the team could soon be welcoming back some key players.
If any changes were to be made, it’s looking more and more likely that it will come on the coaching end and not on the players’ end.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dealing with yet another injury, this one to veteran defensive lineman Akiem Hicks, who could miss one month after sustaining a torn plantar fascia in his left foot, ESPN and the Tampa Bay Times reported Tuesday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played a hard-fought and hard-hitting game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. When you play that type of game there is bound to be some injury issues following.
The Bucs defensive end tore the plantar fascia in his foot and is expected to be sidelined for a month.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced the DL Akiem Hicks is out for the remainder of the game against the New Orleans Saints with a foot injury. He is one of the multiple players that is currently injured for Tampa Bay as they trail the Saints 3-0.
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is confident his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is over, but the free agent isn't ready for his NFL career to end.
Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks had been with the Chicago Bears since before the 2016 NFL season but now has a new football home ahead of the summer.
Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks will be a free agent this offseason, and the latest signs may be pointing towards his departure from the team.
Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks could get the chance to play in front of the home crowd at Soldier Field one last time, after all Hicks was removed Friday from the reserve/COVID-19 list after going on it prior to last week's game with Seattle.
A number of players have had difficulty adapting to the NFL’s new normal in terms of taunting flags.
It doesn’t appear that Akiem Hicks can stay on the field in 2021. On Thursday afternoon, the Chicago Bears announced the defensive tackle landed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
With the Chicago Bears’ season winding down in disappointing fashion, most have sights set on 2022. While Justin Fields’ growth and a potential new head coach are the primary points of focus, the team appears to be losing one of its leaders after this season.
Apparently Akiem Hicks' desire to play and four weeks away from football weren't enough to ensure he could face the Green Bay Packers. After the Bears
Akiem Hicks is playing Sunday against the Green Bay Packers and it will take more than a five-week-old ankle injury to prevent it. This might be his last game in this rivalry so he wants to maximize the experience.
Trick or Treat? The Bears get a gigantic treat against the San Francisco 49ers this Halloween. Akiem Hicks and Tashaun Gipson are active and ready to play!
Should the Bears falter against a tough October schedule, Hicks could be a name to watch as the Nov. 2 trade deadline approaches.
Akiem Hicks is aiming to extend his Windy City tenure.
The Bears gave Akiem Hicks permission to seek a trade, but since nothing has materialized, it's likely the veteran defensive tackle will remain in Chicago.
After moving on from Kyle Fuller earlier tonight, the Bears are now looking to move on from another veteran defender.
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