AKIEM HICKS NEWS

Questionable for Sunday Hicks (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hicks hasn't played since Week 2 due to a foot injury, but he appeared to be trending in the right direction after logging back-to-back full practices to start Week 9 prep. However, he was a non-participant Friday and is now listed as questionable for Sunday. The official designation does say foot/rest, so his absence Friday may have simply been precautionary. However, even if Hicks is available, he'll likely see limited work following a lengthy absence.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Hicks (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Hicks hasn't seen game action since suffering a foot injury in Week 2, but he appears to be eyeing a Week 9 return against the Rams after logging a full practice. He recorded five tackles (two solo) in his first two contests prior to the injury and figures to add a huge boost to this Tampa Bay defensive line, assuming he's cleared to play Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Akiem Hicks on Returning From Injury, Preparing for Los Angels Rams | Press Conference Defensive end Akiem Hicks spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Week 9 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Jackson shines, Ravens beat Brady, struggling Bucs 27-22

Lamar Jackson threw for 238 yards and two second-half touchdowns to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a come-from-behind 27-22 victory over Tom Brady and the struggling Tampa Bay Buccan...

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Bucs veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks won't return tonight against Ravens The 32-year-old defensive tackle remains sidelined with a foot injury.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Will not play Thursday Hicks (foot) will be inactive Thursday against the Ravens.

Impact Hicks hasn't played since Week 2 with the injury, and he'll now have to wait until at least the Week 9 contest against the Rams. In his absence, rookie Logan Hall will continue to play a prominent role in the Buccaneers' defensive-line rotation.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs DL Akiem Hicks (foot) ruled out for Thursday night vs. Ravens Make that SEVEN players ruled out for the Bucs tonight

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable for Thursday Hicks (foot) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Ravens.

Impact After practicing in a limited fashion for the past three days, Hicks' status for Thursday's game is still iffy. The veteran's logged five tackles (two solo) through his two games with the team this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Bucs aim to rebound against Lamar Jackson, Ravens

Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson have mutual respect and admiration for one another’s success

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Limited in walkthrough Monday Hicks (foot) was a limited participant in the Buccaneers' estimated practice Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports

Impact Hicks has not played or practiced since tearing his plantar fascia in Week 2 against the Saints. While the 32-year-old was able to return to the field Monday, he has yet to participate in a full practice session since going down with this injury. Hicks recorded 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks over nine games with Chicago last season, and he will look to either increase or maintain his status during practice Tuesday and Wednesday before a Thursday night tilt against Baltimore.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Week 7 Hicks (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Panthers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official website reports.

Impact Hicks will miss a fifth consecutive contest after going down with a plantar fascia tear in his foot Sept. 18 against the Saints. The defensive lineman was originally expected to miss four weeks with the injury, and he will now set his sights on returning for the Buccaneers' Thursday Night Football matchup with the Ravens in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hicks (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hicks has been out since sustaining a plantar fascia tear during Tampa Bay's Week 2 win over the Saints, and he's considered week-to-week for now. His next chance to suit up will be Oct. 23 against Carolina.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Todd Bowles on Julio Jones, Logan Ryan, Akiem Hicks Injury Updates | Press Conference Head coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media on Monday morning ahead of Week 6 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Still labeled as week-to-week Head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Hicks (foot) remains week-to-week, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Hicks suffered a plantar fascia tear in his foot during Tampa Bay's Week 2 win over the Saints, and he's ultimately failed to retake the field since. The veteran defensive lineman's next chance to suit up comes Sunday against the Steelers, but Rakeem Nunez-Roches would continue handling most of the fill-in reps should Hicks be ruled out for a fourth consecutive game.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady throws for 351 yards, Bucs beat Falcons 21-15

Tom Brady threw for 351 yards and a touchdown, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers end a two-game losing streak with a 21-15 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains out Sunday Hicks (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Hicks suffered a plantar fascia tear in his foot during the Buccaneers' Week 2 win over the Saints, and he'll be unavailable for a third consecutive game. Rakeem Nunez-Roches should continue to see increased playing time against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers host Falcons, looking to end 2-game home skid

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OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Kansas City Hicks (foot) did not participate at practice Friday and is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hicks will sit out for a second consecutive week after he sustained a plantar fascia tear in his foot Week 2 at New Orleans. The Pro Bowler will likely need to participate in practice in some capacity next week if he's going to be able to play Week 5 versus Atlanta, and for now Rakeem Nunez-Roches will continue to eat up the majority of the fill-in reps.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday Hicks (foot) did not participate during the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Hicks missed Sunday's loss to the Packers due to a torn plantar fascia in his foot, which is expected to keep him sidelined over the next three games as well. In the 32-year-old's absence, veterans Rakeem Nunez-Roches and William Gholston both saw increased usage in Week 3, playing 57 percent and 55 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps, respectively. Unless Hicks is available to return, the Buccaneers likely will continue to lean on these two and rookie Logan Hall (groin) in Week 4 versus Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Hicks (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact As expected, Hicks won't play in Week 3 after being diagnosed with a torn plantar fascia in his foot. The veteran defensive tackle is expected to miss at least four games, but the Buccaneers won't immediately place him on injured reserve. In his absence, rookie second-round pick Logan Hall is a candidate for increased snaps along Tampa Bay's defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Watkins, Bucs' Godwin ruled out for Sunday's game

Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers will be working without some of their top receivers Sunday when the seven-time Super Bowl winner and four-time MVP face off

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Expected to miss four games Hicks is expected to miss four games due to a torn plantar fascia in his foot, but he won't be placed on injured reserve, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran defensive tackle left Sunday's win over the Saints early with the injury, and as expected, he'll miss a significant amount of time. However, Laine adds that Hicks won't need surgery, he'll just need to rest and stay off his feet for awhile. In Hicks' absence, rookie second-round pick Logan Hall could be a candidate for increased snaps along Tampa Bay's defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss time Hicks could miss up to four weeks with a plantar fascia tear in his foot, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hicks left Sunday's win over the Saints early with the injury. It already was reported Tuesday that he'd be out for Week 3 against the Packers, but the 32-year-old's absence may extend beyond just this week. Hicks' inability to play likely will lead to extra opportunity for 2022 second-round selection Logan Hall.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BREAKING: Starting Buccaneers Defensive Lineman Injures Foot Bucs’ defensive lineman, Akiem Hicks, injured his foot in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

BREAKING: Starting Buccaneers Defensive Lineman Injures Foot Bucs’ defensive lineman, Akiem Hicks, injured his foot in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM