Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks reached agreement Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Hicks' addition makes the future of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in Tampa unclear. Suh, who has played on the Bucs' defensive line the past three seasons, also is an unrestricted free agent.
The 2021 season was disappointing for Hicks, who battled groin and ankle injuries throughout the year. In nine games last season, Hicks totaled 3.5 sacks, five tackles for loss and nine quarterback hits.