Fantasy Player Profile Elijah Hicks
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vs. DET: #7 vs opposing DB - 26.50 FPA
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Healthy at training camp
Hicks (shoulder) is practicing at the Bears' training camp, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Thu, Jul 31 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses five games in 2024
Hicks missed the last two games of the season with an ankle injury. He ended the 2024 campaign with 40 tackles (24 solo), two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 12 games.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Hicks (ankle/foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Thursday
Hicks (ankle/foot) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.
Analysis: Hicks has been unable to play or practice since Week 16 due to ankle and foot injuries. He'll likely be ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers unless he returns to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday.
Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined by ankle injury
Hicks (ankle) won't play in Chicago's matchup versus Seattle on Thursday.
Analysis: Hicks' absence shouldn't come as a surprise as he was listed as a non-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.
Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Opens Week 17 with two DNPs
Hicks (ankle/foot) was estimated as a non-practice-participant in walkthroughs both Monday and Tuesday.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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Slated to suit up Monday
Hicks (ankle) does not have an injury designation for Monday's Week 15 matchup versus Minnesota.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sat, Dec 14 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited Thursday
Hicks (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 14
Hicks (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
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DNP on Wednesday
Hicks (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play at Detroit
Hicks is out for Thursday's game against the Lions.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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Out for Week 12
Hicks (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: Hicks has started each of the last five games at safety for the Bears after Jaquan Brisker (concussion) was placed on injured reserve. Jonathan Owens is next up on the depth chart at safety for the Bears alongside Kevin Byard.
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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Still sidelined
Hicks (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 10:14am by Rotowire.com
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Injures ankle Sunday
Hicks rolled his ankle in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Packers, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies seven stops
Hicks logged seven tackles (four solo) during Chicago's loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: Hicks' seven tackles were tied for the most on the team as he once again got the start at safety with Jaquan Brisker (concussion) sidelined. If Brisker is able to return Week 10 versus the Patriots, Hicks will likely be relegated to a backup role.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated for starting role
Head coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Hicks would start at strong safety against the Jaguars on Sunday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Analysis: Hicks will be the next man up with Jaquan Brisker (concussion) already ruled out for Sunday. The former saw his first snaps on defense this season in Week 5 when he took over for Brisker and recorded two solo tackles. The California product isn't necessarily a stranger to starting, though, as he's handled that role eight times in his previous two seasons with the Bears.
Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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Concludes second season in Chicago
Hicks finished the 2023 season playing in 17 games, resulting in 35 tackles.
Analysis: After playing 164 snaps as a rookie, Hicks saw his role expand to 467 snaps in his second year with the Bears. Between Weeks 3 and 9, he was a full-time player, recording between three and six tackles in each game. However, from Week 10 on, he didn't play more than two snaps in any game. Hicks has two years remaining on his contract, and he'll likely enter the 2024 season as a backup safety.
Published: Sat, Jan 13 at 5:40am by Rotowire.com
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Returning to form
Hicks (concussion) has been a full participant in OTAs for the Bears, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Hicks suffered a concussion during the Bears' 2022 season finale but has since moved past the head injury. The 2022 seventh-round pick started in two of his 15 appearances as a rookie but otherwise served mostly as a special-teams contributor when Jaquon Brisker and Eddie Jackson were available. The 23-year-old will most likely serve as a backup safety and continue to play on special teams this upcoming season.
Published: Wed, Jun 7 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Will not return
Hicks suffered a concussion during Sunday's game against the Vikings and will not return, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: After being drafted in the seventh round of the 2022 draft, Hicks didn't see a defensive snap until Jaquan Brisker missed the Week 12 and 13 games. During those games, he posted 10 tackles before going back into a role that was mainly playing on special teams. He'll likely continue his role as a defensive backup and core special teamer in 2023. He's under contract through 2025.
Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | MIN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 2 | @DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @LV, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 5 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 7 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 8 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 9 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 10 | NYG, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 11 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 12 | PIT, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 13 | @PHI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 14 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | CLE, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 16 | GB, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 17 | @SF, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 18 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Elijah Hicks prevents Patriots TD with pass breakup in end zoneSun, Nov 10 at 12:45pm
Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks breaks up a pass from New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to tight end Hunter Henry on third down.
- Reddy Steward is ready to 'Peanut Punch' Harrison Jr. for key Bears takeawaySun, Nov 3 at 2:05pm
Chicago Bears defensive back Reddy Steward uses the "peanut punch" to force a fumble against Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as safety Elijah Hicks recovers for the Bears.
- Elijah Hicks' 19-yard fumble return comes after T.J. Edwards' big play vs. EngramSun, Oct 13 at 8:15am
Chicago Bears defensive back Elijah Hicks' 19-yard fumble return comes after linebacker T.J. Edwards' big play vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram.
- Elijah Hicks' PBU prevents Gabe Davis from opening-drive TD catchSun, Oct 13 at 6:57am
Chicago Bears defensive back Elijah Hicks' PBU prevents Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis from opening-drive TD catch.
- Bears deny Ekeler just short of sticks on fourth-down stopSun, Oct 29 at 8:05pm
Chicago Bears deny Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler just short of the sticks on a fourth-down stop.
- Matthew Adams' textbook tackle jars bar loose from Gabe Davis for turnoverSat, Dec 24 at 12:33pm
Chicago Bears linebacker Matthew Adams forces a fumble on Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis and defensive back Elijah Hicks recovers the ball for Chicago.
- Bears' special teams scramble for muffed punt, score TDThu, Aug 18 at 6:54pm
Chicago Bears' special teams scramble for muffed punt, score touchdown.
- Bears select Elijah Hicks with No. 254 pick in 2022 draftSat, Apr 30 at 3:49pm
The Chicago Bears select California Bears safety Elijah Hicks in Round 7 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 254 overall pick.
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Up Next- Elijah Hicks prevents Patriots TD with pass breakup in end zoneSun, Nov 10 at 12:45pm
Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks breaks up a pass from New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to tight end Hunter Henry on third down.
- Reddy Steward is ready to 'Peanut Punch' Harrison Jr. for key Bears takeawaySun, Nov 3 at 2:05pm
Chicago Bears defensive back Reddy Steward uses the "peanut punch" to force a fumble against Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as safety Elijah Hicks recovers for the Bears.
- Elijah Hicks' 19-yard fumble return comes after T.J. Edwards' big play vs. EngramSun, Oct 13 at 8:15am
Chicago Bears defensive back Elijah Hicks' 19-yard fumble return comes after linebacker T.J. Edwards' big play vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram.
- Elijah Hicks' PBU prevents Gabe Davis from opening-drive TD catchSun, Oct 13 at 6:57am
Chicago Bears defensive back Elijah Hicks' PBU prevents Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis from opening-drive TD catch.
- Bears deny Ekeler just short of sticks on fourth-down stopSun, Oct 29 at 8:05pm
Chicago Bears deny Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler just short of the sticks on a fourth-down stop.
- Matthew Adams' textbook tackle jars bar loose from Gabe Davis for turnoverSat, Dec 24 at 12:33pm
Chicago Bears linebacker Matthew Adams forces a fumble on Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis and defensive back Elijah Hicks recovers the ball for Chicago.
- Bears' special teams scramble for muffed punt, score TDThu, Aug 18 at 6:54pm
Chicago Bears' special teams scramble for muffed punt, score touchdown.
- Bears select Elijah Hicks with No. 254 pick in 2022 draftSat, Apr 30 at 3:49pm
The Chicago Bears select California Bears safety Elijah Hicks in Round 7 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 254 overall pick.