Elijah Hicks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Elijah Hicks humbled, grateful to return to Bears, 'the place that believed in me' Safety Elijah Hicks is excited to remain with the organization that drafted him and has helped shape his NFL journey after signing a one-yea...

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Back with Chicago Hicks and the Bears agreed to terms on a one-year deal Thursday.

Impact The 2022 seventh-round pick from California is now slated to remain in Chicago after spending the first four seasons of his NFL career with the team. Hicks appeared in 17 regular-season games in 2025, recording 19 total tackles across 371 total snaps (309 on special teams, 62 on defense). He's expected to remain one of the Bears' top special-teamers during the 2026 campaign.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears Safety Picture Takes Shape with Elijah Hicks' Return for Depth The safety position became a little more clear for the Bears with Elijah Hicks' return and the signing of Kevin Byard by New England.

MARCH 11 • SI.COM

Bears Bring Back Elijah Hicks as Safety Room Begins to Take Shape Elijah Hicks’ re-signing gives the Bears valuable depth at safety while the position continues to evolve around Coby Bryant’s arrival.

MARCH 11 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Healthy at training camp Hicks (shoulder) is practicing at Bears training camp, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.

Impact Hicks missed the final two games of the regular season last year but is now healthy. The 25-year-old safety logged 40 tackles (24 solo), two pass breakups and two fumble recoveries across 12 regular-season contests in 2024. He's competing for a backup safety job behind Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard and Jonathan Owens in Chicago.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses five games in 2024 Hicks missed the last two games of the season with an ankle injury. He ended the season with 40 tackles in 12 games.

Impact Hicks was the starting strong safety for the Bears until suffering an ankle injury in Week 11. Once he returned to action in Week 15, Jonathan Owens had taken over the starting job, which limited Hicks to 10 snaps in Weeks 15-16. Another ankle injury ended the season early for Hicks. The veteran is under contract with the Bears through next season.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hicks (ankle/foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Impact Hicks' absence in Week 18 comes as no surprise, as the third-year pro was unable to practice throughout the week due to ankle and foot injuries. The 25-year-old appeared in 12 games for the Bears this season, recording 40 total tackles and two passes defended. Jonathan Owens is expected to serve as Chicago's top strong safety with Hicks and Jaquan Brisker (concussion) sidelined Sunday.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Hicks (ankle/foot) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Hicks has been unable to play or practice since Week 16 due to ankle and foot injuries. He'll likely to be ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers unless he returns to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by ankle injury Hicks (ankle) won't play in Chicago's matchup versus Seattle on Thursday.

Impact Hicks' absence shouldn't come as a surprise as he was listed as a participant in practice throughout the week. This will be the fourth game the 2022 seventh-round pick will miss this season, and Adrian Colbert should see increased usage in his absence.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens Week 17 with two DNPs Hicks (ankle/foot) was estimated as a non-practice-participant in walkthroughs both Monday and Tuesday.

Impact Hicks hurt his ankle Week 11 against the Packers and sat out Chicago's following three games. The third-year safety returned Week 15 versus Minnesota and also suited up this past Sunday versus Detroit, but he may have aggravated the injury. If Hicks can't play Thursday versus Seattle, Adrian Colbert -- who was signed to the active roster Tuesday -- may be asked to log snaps on defense for the first time this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to suit up Monday Hicks (ankle) does not have an injury designation for Monday's Week 15 matchup versus Minnesota.

Impact Hicks missed each of Chicago's past three games due to an ankle injury, but he logged an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week and will return for Monday's game against the Vikings. The third-year safety moved into a starting role Week 6 and logged 100 percent of the Bears' defensive snaps in each of the team's subsequent four contests. With Hicks back in action Monday, Jonathan Owens may move back to a rotational role.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited Thursday Hicks (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Hicks hasn't played since Week 11 due to a lingering injury, but Thursday's walkthrough session marks his first time since suffering the ankle issue being listed as more than a non-participant at practice. The starting safety will have two more opportunities to further upgrade his practice level prior to Monday's road matchup against Minnesota.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 14 Hicks (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Hicks is set to miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury he suffered against the Packers in Week 11. Jonathan Owens is slated to make his third-straight start at strong safety Sunday due to Hicks' injury.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Wednesday Hicks (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact The third-year pro from California has missed each of the Bears' last two games due to an ankle injury, and Wednesday's DNP suggests that he's still nursing the issue. Hicks likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to return for the Bears' Week 14 matchup against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Detroit Hicks is out for Thursday's game against the Lions.

Impact Hicks will miss his second straight contest in Week 13 as he continues to work through an ankle injury he suffered in Week 11 versus the Packers. In his stead, Jonathan Owens projects to start at safety again Thursday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 12 Hicks (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Hicks has started each of the last five games at safety for the Bears after Jaquan Brisker (concussion) was placed on injured reserve. Tavarius Moore and Jonathan Owens are next up on the depth chart at safety for the Bears alongside Kevin Byard.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Hicks (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hicks suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Packers and still appears to be dealing with the effects of it. He'll still have the opportunity to get on the field Thursday and Friday ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup with the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rolled ankle versus Packers Hicks rolled his ankle in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Packers, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The injury likely occurred late in the game, as Hicks logged 37 defensive snaps (86 percent). He finished the contest with four tackles (two solo). This news comes on the same day the Bears worked out five safeties, which indicates this injury should be monitored going forward. If the strong safety ultimately misses any time, Tarvarius Moore would be the likely candidate to replace him.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Tallies seven stops Hicks logged seven tackles (four solo) during Chicago's loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Hicks' seven tackles were tied for the most on the team as he once again got the start at safety as Jaquan Brisker (concussion) remains sidelined. If Brisker is able to return Week 10 versus the Patriots, Hicks will likely be relegated to a backup role.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Peanut Punch! Reddy Steward forces fumble, Elijah Hicks recovers Bears rookie cornerback Reddy Steward punches the ball away from Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., and safety Elijah Hicks scoops up t...

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: T.J. Edwards forces fumble, Elijah Hicks recovers Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards punches the ball out of Jaguars tight end Evan Engram's arms, and safety Elijah Hicks recovers the fumble.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Elijah Hicks' PBU prevents opening-drive TD catch Bears safety Elijah Hicks' breaks up a pass in the end zone to force the Jaguars to settle for a field goal.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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