The Chicago Bears are getting the heart and soul of their defense back as they close out the 2021 season, as Akiem Hicks has been activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Hicks missed last weeks game in Seattle, but two weeks ago he compiled two sacks in his first game back from an ankle injury.
So far this year the 32-year old Hicks has played in 8 games, picking up 23 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, and 9 QB hits.
If there are no complications from his bout with the coronavirus — he was limited at Friday’s practice and listed as questionable for the game — I would expect him to get the start on Sunday against the New York Giants in what will likely be his final game in front of the Soldier Field crowd.