Four takeaways from Bears position coaches Tuesday:
Hicks almost healthy
The Bears will ask defensive lineman Akiem Hicks how he feels — and others, too — before deciding whether he’ll return from injured reserve Sunday against the Packers after dislocating his left elbow against the Raiders in Week 5. Defensive line coach Jay Rodgers didn’t guarantee Hicks’ return but explained how he’ll monitor his progress this week in practice.
“First thing is, you’ve got to ask him — ‘How do you feel when you did this?’ ” Rodgers said. “Put him in positions to be able to strike and separate.