Buccaneers add Akiem Hicks, which likely closes the door on Ndamukong Suh

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For the Bucs, “Hello, Hicks” likely means, “See ya, Suh.”

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The contract is worth “up to” $10 million.

The development likely means that Ndamukong Suh won’t be back for a fourth season with the Bucs. The second overall pick in the 2010 draft, Suh has played for the Lions, Dolphins, Rams, and Bucs.

He appeared in Super Bowl LIII with the Rams, and he won Super Bowl LV with the Bucs.

Hicks joined the Bears in 2016. He was a third-round pick of the Saints in 2012. He spent part of the 2015 season with the Patriots, following a trade from New Orleans.

41 responses to “Buccaneers add Akiem Hicks, which likely closes the door on Ndamukong Suh

  1. People are going to thumbs down this comment, but some insiders are projecting that he goes to the Browns. Why not. Go full heel turn.

  2. Good addition, although they will miss Suh’s gritty play. Hicks is a big teddy bear

  3. Can’t wait to see the real numbers. I’m guessing around $4M of the $10M is incentives.

    That’s a ballsy signing for TB.

    Suh is heading to GB or Cleveland but watch for a dark horse candidate like a return to South Beach. Miami wanted Hicks but clearly he was priced out of their comfort zone. They got Melvin Ingram for $4M so this Hicks deal seams pricey.

  4. Suh ya later, bud! A good pick-up for Tampa a few years back and seems to rehabbed his image.

  5. Suh May Suh be forgotten. However, my guess is he gets a contract worth about the same as Hicks, once he acquiesces to the fact that he can’t get better.

  6. Akiem Hicks was the Bears best defender, it was never Khalil Mack, not even close.

    He will be a strong add to the Bucs.

  7. Missed 22 games in last 3 years and will turn 33 during the football year. He is not the player he used to be.

  8. “Ndamukong Smh” sounds like it would have made a good meme, but I can’t help feeling the Bucs are a little worse off without him, and not sure any contender can afford to slip this season.

  9. He can go to Green Bay. He and Rogers can have a couple brews and reminisce.

  10. Hicks was awesome for the Bears when healthy. If Bucs are smart they’ll keep him well rested for the playoffs and keep his regular season reps way down. Otherwise they’ll only get 8-9 games out of him and on IR.

    Good luck Akiem!

  11. Hicks is good addition. Sub was very study for us. Believe it or not his leadership will be missed.

  12. Suh recently wrote an article and did interviews about how immature and arrogant he was with the Dolphins.. (even subtly admitted he destroyed Adam Gase before he coached a single game). He said he wishes he could go back and thank the franchise for helping him “grow up” after realizing his mistakes…. wouldn’t mind him putting his words into actions honestly.

  13. Gonna look like the cheater he is in Silver & Black –big Man stuffing the run and teaching these young bucks how to be aggressive and dominate the chump in front of you…Raider Nation approves!

  14. So the Bucs add a 32 year old whose best days were 4-5 years ago and sign him to a $10 million contract? Can’t make this stuff up…

  15. Raiders are the Lions of the AFC says:
    May 31, 2022 at 2:56 pm
    Akiem Hicks was the Bears best defender, it was never Khalil Mack, not even close.

    He will be a strong add to the Bucs.
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    Mack with the Bears the last four seasons:163 tackles, 36 sacks, 14 FF, 35 TFL, 2 INTs in 53 games. Hicks during that same time: 139 tackles, 15.5 sacks, 3 FF, 25 TFL, 0 INTs in 45 games. Yup, It wasn’t even close.

  16. Shu is filthy rich and if he wants another ring he’ll take discount and hook up with KC or BUFFALO or the RAMS.

  17. Sad to see the Dream go. Happy he’s managed to catch on with another team. Cousins, Goff and Rodgers will be breathing a sigh of relief – No Mack and no Hicks!

  18. Honestly would not surprise me seeing him end up back in Miami.
    Not saying I would prefer that, just that it wouldn’t shock me.

  19. Raiders are the Lions of the AFC says:
    May 31, 2022 at 2:56 pm
    Akiem Hicks was the Bears best defender, it was never Khalil Mack, not even close.

    ______________________

    With the Bears…circa 2018 being the key.

  20. Hicks is a great player. The attitude he brings to a locker alone makes him a good pick up. Bucs already have attitude but a little more never hurts. I hope he gets a ring. I wish it could have happened in Chicago.

  21. He had some great seasons for the bears played hurt and a team leader good luck

  22. He’d be a good pick up for the Vikings. He’s just the kind of player they like.

  23. Christopher Allan says:

    Mack with the Bears the last four seasons:163 tackles, 36 sacks, 14 FF, 35 TFL, 2 INTs in 53 games. Hicks during that same time: 139 tackles, 15.5 sacks, 3 FF, 25 TFL, 0 INTs in 45 games. Yup, It wasn’t even close.

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    Edge Rusher OLB stats compared to DE / DT

    Mack weighs 265
    Hicks weighs 340

    You’re comparing apples to oranges Cork! Hicks was definitely more critical to the Bears defensive front and was more effective when he wasn’t hurt.

  24. Everyone knows Hicks was the best player on the Bears D for the past 4 years. If he wasn’t in the line up for the game, it was a lose before it started. It was shame he didn’t play much very consistently after 2018 due to injuries. The broken arm early in the London game pretty much was the end for him. He was never the same after that injury.

    Good Luck in Tampa Hicks!

  25. Both have been long past their prime.

    Both need low snap counts to be worth a darn.

    Hopefully they can get something out of him but the training table

  26. Mack’s best games came with Hicks on the field. When Hicks was out, Mack would disappear for games at time.

  27. I liked Suh! I think the Bucs will miss him though I do agree he was past his prime and not a good investment for the money he’s demanding.

  28. Damn! Hicks us gonna get a ring! I’m glad for him, he’s a beast. Great addition.

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