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Bears coach Matt Eberflus merely middle man as Ryan Poles, Roquan Smith spar

Eberflus can’t do much as Smith defies his rules and continues to press for either a suitable contract extension or trade.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears offense struggling, but ‘there is an urgency to get it right’

This isn’t Mitch Trubisky being tormented by Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks. This is Fields facing a watered-down defense without its leader and best player, Roquan Smith. And it’s happened on two straight days.

Chicago Sun-Times

Matt Eberflus’ ‘crazy’ accountability seems well received by Bears’ young roster

“The way that they just hold us accountable is crazy compared to what we’re used to, really,” said cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who was pleased with the change.

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The NFL’s top 12 interior defensive linemen

Touchdown Wire's Doug Farrar continues our position lists with the NFL's 12 best interior defensive linemen.

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Plan B: Bears DT Justin Jones thriving, feeling ‘at home’ in scheme

After Akiem Hicks’ departure and problems that nixed signing premier free agent Larry Ogunjobi, Jones is fitting in nicely.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Bears DT Akiem Hicks feels ‘spoiled’ playing with QB Tom Brady

Akiem Hicks didn't have the best QBs during his time with the Bears. Now, he feels spoiled playing with Tom Brady again.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Akiem Hicks says 9 Bears QBs during his tenure weren’t exactly Tom Brady

Hicks, now playing with Brady in Tampa, said, “It benefits a defense to have a quarterback that can control the clock, the ball and the field position. And that’s what we have here.”

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ESPN picks Saints as the best landing spot for their top remaining free agent

ESPN's Matt Bowen picked the Saints as the best landing spot for Ndamukong Suh, his top remaining free agent:

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Rob Gronkowski won’t be signed before minicamp, but Bucs optimistic about his return

TAMPA, Fla. — The “Summer of Gronk” will continue, uninterrupted by the Bucs’ mandatory minicamp.

Tribune News Service

Former Saints DL Akiem Hicks joins Buccaneers in return to NFC South

Former New Orleans Saints DL Akiem Hicks joins Tampa Bay Buccaneers in return to NFC South, via @DillySanders:

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Bucs sign veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks

TAMPA, Fla. — Needing a veteran presence while rookie Logan Hall develops, the Bucs are signing Bears Pro Bowl defensive lineman Akiem Hicks to a one-year deal worth as much as $10 million.

Tribune News Service

Buccaneers to Sign DT Akiem Hicks, per Report

The veteran defensive lineman will join a stout Tampa Bay front on a one-year contract.

Sports Illustrated

Akiem Hicks joining Bucs after 6 years with Bears

Hicks was never expected to return to Chicago, and seemed to come to terms with that fact during the course of last season after trying, unsuccessfully, to sign an extension during training camp.

Chicago Sun-Times

Buccaneers signing DT Akiem Hicks heats up Ndamukong Suh to Raiders rumor mill

Reports of Raiders potential interest in Ndamukong Suh surface as Buccaneers seemingly move on from 35-year-old former All-Pro.

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Bears Twitter reacts to Akiem Hicks signing with Bucs

Bears fans want Akiem Hicks to finally get that well-deserved Super Bowl ring.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign defensive lineman Akiem Hicks

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added to their defense on Tuesday, signing veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks.

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Former Bears DL Akiem Hicks signing one-year deal with Bucs

There will be no reunion for the Bears and Akiem Hicks. Hicks is signing a one-year deal with the Bucs.

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So it doesn’t sound like Akiem Hicks is returning to Bears after all

Akiem Hicks cleared up rumors of potential return to the Bears.

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Akiem Hicks sparks rumors about his future in a now-deleted Instagram post

Could Akiem Hicks be returning to the Bears?

Chicago Sun-Times

Rebuilding Bears searching for The Sweet Spot of Bad

With first-year general manager Ryan Poles almost starting from scratch, the Bears likely will be challenged to develop Justin Fields — and keep him healthy — while losing games in 2022. It won’t be easy with this roster, but it can be done.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Drew Rosenhaus: Dolphins have had discussions about Carlos Dunlap, Akiem Hicks

Both free agents could help make this defense even better.

Chicago Sun-Times

Behind the Bears’ quiet build

The NFL’s league year began exactly one month ago. Bears fans longing for their favorite team to finally make a splash are forgiven for thinking it’s been twice as long.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ryan Poles has Bears in reconstruction zone

In the midst of an overhaul, the first-year GM has put the Bears in their clearest, unobstructed rebuild mode since the firing of Lovie Smith — with retooling on both sides of the ball and a young first-round quarterback to build around.

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Allen Robinson seems to be recruiting Akiem Hicks to the Rams

Allen Robinson is already going to work with the Rams, appearing to recruit Akiem Hicks on Twitter

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears sign DT Larry Ogunjobi from Bengals for 3 years, $40.5 million: report

The move almost certainly ends any thought of Akiem Hicks returning.

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