New Orleans Saints
Akiem Hicks - #76 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 324 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/16/1989 |
| Birthplace | Elk Grove, CA |
| College | Regina |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 3rd round, 26th pick by Saints |
Nicks re-signs with Saints
OG Carl Nicks has signed his restricted free agent tender with the Saints. The team officially announced the move on Monday evening.
Saints re-sign OT Strief
The Saints re-signed OT Zach Strief on Monday, PFW correspondent and New Orleans Times-Picayune writer Mike Triplett reported.
Saints OG Nicks signs tender
Saints OG Carl Nicks signed his restricted free-agent tender on Monday, according to The New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Saints sign CB Washington
The Saints added former Ravens CB Fabian Washington on Sunday, as the two sides agreed to a one-year deal.
Saints, RB Ingram agree to deal
Saints first-round RB Mark Ingram agreed to terms on a deal Saturday morning.
Saints reportedly keep S Harper
The Saints re-signed S Roman Harper to a four-year, $28.5 million contract. ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported the move.
Saints announce 11 new contracts
LT Jermon Bushrod, RB/KR Darren Sproles and LB Will Herring are among the new deals the Saints officially announced on Friday.
Saints sign Sproles to replace Bush
FOX Sports is reporting that Saints have found their replacement for Reggie Bush in former Chargers RB Darren Sproles.
Report: Saints, Shanle agree to extension
The Saints have agreed to a two-year contract extension with LB Scott Shanle.
Saints agree to two-year deal with OLT Bushrod
The Saints hold on to OLT Jermon Bushrod, signing him to a two-year deal.
Dolphins trade for RB Bush
The Dolphins have acquired RB Reggie Bush from the Saints. Bush will sign a two-year deal with Miami.
Colston, Meachem could head in opposite directions
WR Marques Colston can still be a very solid No. 2 fantasy receiver, but his teammate, Robert Meachem is a sleeper to watch this season.
Saints agree to re-sign CB Torrence
The Saints agreed to re-sign CB and special-teams contributor Leigh Torrence on Wednesday evening.
Saints to bring back Moore, sign Herring
The Saints have agreed to deals to re-sign WR Lance Moore and add OLB Will Herring.
Saints WR Arrington ready for bigger role
Saints WR Adrian Arrington might be looking at getting more playing time this season.
PLAYER NEWS
New Orleans' inactives include Hicks for Sunday's game versus the Panthers.|||||||
Hicks has been dealing with a left knee injury.
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club and third-round draft choice Akiem Hicks have agreed on four-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not released.|||||||
Hicks, a 6-foot-5, 324-pound defensive tackle, was the top overall draft pick by the Saints, who traded this year's first-round choice in 2011 and who lost their 2012 second-round pick in connection with the NFL's bounty investigation. Hicks, who briefly transferred to LSU from junior college but never played for the Tigers, finished his college career at the University of Regina in Canada.