Defensive lineman Akiem Hicks cashed in on Sunday after a strong partial season with the New England Patriots, as he signed a two-yearcontract with the Chicago Bears, the team announced.
The New Orleans Saints made Hicks a third-round pick out of the University of Regina in 2012, but after parts of four seasons with the team, he was traded to the Pats three games into the 2015 campaign for tight end Michael Hoomanawanui.
Hicks went on to register 21 tackles and three sacks in 13 games for the Patriots as part of a highly effective defensive line rotation.