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New England Patriots defensive end Akiem Hicks speaks with reporters in the team's locker room at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are to host the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL divisional playoff game Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots defensive end Akiem Hicks speaks with reporters in the team's locker room at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are to host the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL divisional playoff game Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)Steven Senne/Associated Press

Akiem Hicks Signs with Chicago Bears

Matt Fitzgerald
Mar 8, 2016

Defensive lineman Akiem Hicks has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears, the team announced.

Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported on March 9 the Bears and Hicks were "working toward a possible face-to-face meeting." 

Hicks could function well as a defensive end in coordinator Vic Fangio's 3-4 scheme. Chicago already has 2015 second-round pick Eddie Goldman at nose tackle, but perhaps the pair of him and Hicks could be interchangeable.

Although he was more of a situational interior pass-rusher, Hicks has good value and versatility. With little wear and tear on him and an enviable combination of size (6'5", 324 lbs) and athleticism, the Bears clearly see a good fit with their roster. 

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