Pickens was inactive in the last two games of the season, and he ended the year with 19 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in nine games.
When on the field, Pickens often played about 40 percent of the snaps each week. After recording five tackles over his first six games, Pickens increased his production by averaging 4.7 stops over his last three contests. The defensive tackle is under contract with the Bears through 2026.