According to a source, the former Chicago Bears defensive tackle has agreed to a one-year deal with the Buccaneers.
It is likely that the end of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is near. An unrestricted free agent is Suh. The veteran presence on the defensive line that Suh had provided the past three seasons will now be provided by Hicks.
He battled groin and ankle injuries throughout the year and it was disappointing. In nine games last season, he totaled 3.5 sacks, 5 tackles for loss and 9 quarterback hits. Injuries have forced him to miss 20 games over the past three seasons.
A marquee free-agent signing by former Bears general manager Ryan Pace, Hicks signed a two-year contract with Chicago in 2016 In his first season with the Bears, he racked up seven sacks and 54 tackles, and the team gave him a four-year, $48 million contract extension.
He was one of the best run-stoppers in the NFL over the course of six seasons in Chicago. A key member of the Bears defense, he made the Pro Bowl and was a part of the team that made the playoffs. In 16 games that season, he had 7.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 16 quarterback hits.
He has 40.5 sacks, 387 tackles and 6 forced turnovers in 10 seasons.
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