Akiem Hicks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Robert Hainsey (70) gets ready to snap the ball to quarterback Kyle Trask (2) against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/)
Thompson throws for 218 yards, Dolphins hold off Bucs 26-24

By Fred Goodall Aug. 13, 2022 11:12 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots' Logan Ryan signals a safety during the team's NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Ryan won a pair of Super Bowls in New England playing with Tom Brady, picked Brady's final pass with the Patriots for a touchdown and has reunited with him on the Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Reunited with Tom Brady, Logan Ryan has clear goal in Tampa

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 29, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

Ex-Bears DT Akiem Hicks signs a 1-year deal with the Bucs

Jun. 01, 2022 12:12 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs announced the move...

Justin Fields and the Bears are learning the Eberflus way

By Gene Chamberlain Apr. 19, 2022 06:26 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Many things are changing for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields since since Matt Eberflus took over as the coach. It was...

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, center, walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 31-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2022 04:19 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Vikings host Bears with no playoff stakes, coach uncertainty

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:13 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2021 11:50 AM EST

New York Giants' Jake Fromm, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Milton Williams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bears, Giants looking toward future late in difficult season

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Chicago Bears fans cheer after their team defeated the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Bears' Nagy assumes decision on his fate comes after season

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 27, 2021 06:43 PM EST

Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Key Bears players search for meaning in 4-10 season

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 23, 2021 05:37 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
With playoff hopes nearly dashed, Seahawks host Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 12:31 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields advances the ball past the block of offensive tackle Teven Jenkins as Minnesota Vikings defensive end Patrick Jones II pursues during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears pursue Justin Fields' improvement in final three games

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 21, 2021 08:09 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

By Dave Campbell Dec. 21, 2021 06:58 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, yells at referee Scott Novak after Fields was tackled hard into the ground by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Penalties, mistakes hurt Bears in 17-9 loss to Vikings

By Jay Cohen Dec. 20, 2021 11:41 PM EST

A football fan sites bundled up in Soldier Field during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 20, 2021 11:41 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins walks out onto the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) jumps into the end zone near Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
With playoffs possible, Vikings try not to stumble at Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:42 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Adam Niemi/The Daily Mining Gazette via AP)
Fields continues to show progress while Bears lose again

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 13, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers takes a snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30

By Steve Megargee Dec. 12, 2021 11:53 PM EST