Hakeem Nicks: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Free-Agent WR

Seeking a chance to revive his NFL career, Hakeem Nicks will need to prove himself to teams once again after failing to make the Tennessee Titans' 53-man roster.

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Nicks Worked Out With Patriots

Monday, Oct. 12

Doug Kyed of NESN provided the news, as ESPN's Field Yates noted Nicks continues to participate in multiple workouts around the league. 

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Giants Working Out Nicks 

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Josina Anderson of ESPN passed along word of Nicks' tryout for his former team, adding it was part of the team's "regular kick the tires Tuesday."

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Nicks Won't Sign in Dallas After Workout

Tuesday, Sept. 15 

Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reported the Dallas Cowboys aren't interested in Nicks after his workout.

The Cowboys announced earlier in the day Nicks was among the receivers they planned to bring in for a workout after star wideout Dez Bryant suffered a broken foot that will keep him out four to six weeks. The team still has interest in Clyde Gates and Nick Toon, according to Garafolo.

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Nicks Works Out with Saints

Tuesday, Sept. 8

According to Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Advocate, Nicks worked out for the Saints in New Orleans.

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Evaluating Nicks' Potential Impact on Saints

Nicks spent last season with the Indianapolis Colts, appearing in 16 games for the first time in his career. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old had career lows in targets (68), receptions (38), yards (405) and yards per reception (10.7).

Thomas Maney of Pro Football Focus listed Nicks as the 10th-best free-agent receiver when the offseason started, noting he did finish with a plus-1.4 rating in the Colts' playoff win against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Saints could be a great option for Nicks to rebound if the two sides work something out. New Orleans quarterbacks have thrown at least 650 passes every season since 2010.

Drew Brees is a master at spreading the ball around when healthy—eight Saints players had at least 20 receptions last season—so Nicks would have opportunities to return to his early-career form, when he had 24 touchdown catches in his first three seasons with the New York Giants.

Stats via Pro-Football-Reference.com unless otherwise noted.