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Hicks logged seven tackles (four solo) during Chicago's loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. Hicks' seven tackles were tied for the most on the team as he once again got the start at safety with Jaquan Brisker (concussion) sidelined. If Brisker is able to return Week 10 versus the Patriots, Hicks will likely be relegated to a backup role.
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Head coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Hicks would start at strong safety against the Jaguars on Sunday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports. Hicks will be the next man up with Jaquan Brisker (concussion) already ruled out for Sunday. The former saw his first snaps on defense this season in Week 5 when he took over for Brisker and recorded two solo tackles. The California product isn't necessarily a stranger to starting, though, as he's handled that role eight times in his previous two seasons with the Bears.
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Hicks finished the 2023 season playing in 17 games, resulting in 35 tackles. After playing 164 snaps as a rookie, Hicks saw his role expand to 467 snaps in his second year with the Bears. Between Weeks 3 and 9, he was a full-time player, recording between three and six tackles in each game. However, from Week 10 on, he didn't play more than two snaps in any game. Hicks has two years remaining on his contract, and he'll likely enter the 2024 season as a backup safety.