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AKIEM HICKS
2023 Buccaneers Free Agent Focus: Akiem Hicks Twelfth-year veteran Akiem Hicks, who signed a one-year deal with the Bucs last June and made a clear impact against the run when healthy, i...
MARCH 10, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Modest numbers across 11 games Hicks recorded 22 tackles (13 solo) and one sack across 11 games during the 2022 regular season.
Impact The veteran defensive tackle also totaled three solo stops and a pass breakup during the wild-card loss to the Cowboys. Hicks was signed on a one-year deal to serve as a veteran stopgap that could help along the front line of the Buccaneers' 3-4 defense, but a foot injury cost him six games of action between Weeks 3 and 8. Slated to be a free agent at the start of the new league year and with his best days behind him at age 33, it's likely Tampa Bay turns to younger alternatives for the 2023 campaign.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Akiem Hicks previews Cowboys-Bucs wild-card matchup Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Akiem Hicks joins "NFL Now" and previews Cowboys-Bucs wild-card matchup.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • NFL.COM
Akiem Hicks on Bills Safety Damar Hamlin, Preparing For Week 18 | Press Conference Defensive lineman Akiem Hicks spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Week 18 matchup vs. the Atlanta Falcons.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Akiem Hicks: "We Know What Type of Football We're Capable of Playing" | Press Conference Defensive lineman Akiem Hicks spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Week 15 matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Officially active Hicks (foot) is active Sunday against the 49ers.
Impact Hicks has been dealing with a lingering foot issue all season, but after playing for four consecutive weeks he popped up on the injury report once again Friday. His ability to take the field should be good news for Tampa Bay's defensive front.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play Sunday Hicks (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Hicks carried a designation into the weekend after he was added to the injury report Friday, when he failed to practice due to a foot issue. Though being a late-week addition to the injury report is typically a foreboding sign for a player's availability on game day, Hicks' absence Friday may have been a matter of maintenance more than anything. The 33-year-old defensive lineman returned from a six-game absence Week 9 and has proceeded to suit up in each of Tampa Bay's last four contests, recording eight tackles during that stretch.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Injury roundup: Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette (foot), Akiem Hicks (foot) expected to play vs. 49ers Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (foot) and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (foot) are both expected to play Sunday agai...
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • NFL.COM
Iffy for Sunday Hicks (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
Impact After not being on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday, Hicks appeared on the list Friday as a non-participant due to a foot injury. The veteran defensive tackle has battled a foot issue for the majority of the campaign, but he's suited up in each of Tampa Bay's past four games, playing over 50 percent of the team's defensive snaps and posting eight tackles during that stretch.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Playing Monday Hicks (foot) is active Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.
Impact Hicks has dealt with a foot injury for the majority of the season, but he's been able to play in each of the team's last three games. He should remain a significant part of the Bucs' defensive-line rotation against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Monday Hicks (foot) is expected to suit up for Monday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Hicks is officially listed as questionable for Monday Night Football, but it appears the starting defensive lineman is trending in the right direction. The veteran has only suited up for five games this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday night Hicks (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus New Orleans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact While a limited practice session Saturday is a good sign, whether Hicks will be available for Tampa Bay in Week 13 still appears to be close to a coin flip. If Hicks is forced to miss Monday's game, Rakeem Nunez-Roches would be in line for an expanded role on the Buccaneers' defensive line.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devin White on Akiem Hicks, Overcoming Adversity | Press Conference LB Devin White spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Week 12 matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
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NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Backups shine for Saints; Akiem Hicks key to Bucs defense: NFC South analysis
Tampa's turnaround has a lot to do with stopping the run, which has a lot to do with DE Akiem Hicks. Plus, insights on the Saints, Falcons a...NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Akiem Hicks on Choosing Tampa, Overcoming Hardships to Get to Where He Is | Slice DL Akiem Hicks spoke with Team Reporter Casey Phillips about how he overcame hardships to get to the NFL.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Akiem Hicks Mic'd Up vs. Seattle Seahawks in Germany DL Akiem Hicks was mic'd up during the Week 9 game against the LA Rams
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Chris Godwin & Akiem Hicks on Bucs Culture, Playing in Germany | Press Conference Wide receiver Chris Godwin and defensive lineman Akiem Hicks spoke to the media on Friday ahead of the Week 10 matchup vs. the Seattle Seaha...
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Devin White on Akiem Hicks, Final Two Minutes of Comeback Victory | Postgame Press Conference LB Devin White spoke to the media on Sunday following the week 9 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Akiem Hicks on Vita Vea's Effort vs. Rams | Postgame Press Conference DE Akiem Hicks spoke to the media on Sunday following the week 9 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Active Week 9 Hicks (foot) was ruled active ahead of Sunday's game versus the Rams.
Impact Hicks will be available for the first time since suffering a foot injury Week 2. However, the veteran defensive lineman was unable to practice Friday, so he could still see limited usage alongside starters Vita Vea and William Gholston on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
