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 |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | 0 |
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The Texans and the Saints have cancelled three joint practices before their Aug. 20 preseason game at Reliant Stadium.
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Brees: "We're very close to a settlement"
Saints QB Drew Brees said in a radio interview on Wednesday that he believes the lockout will be over soon.
QB Collins retires after 16 seasons
Kerry Collins announced his retirement on Thursday. His career lasted 16 seasons with five different teams.
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Bushrod: Saints know I want to stay
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Bushrod gearing up for charity weekend, contract clarity
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Sharper says vets have advantage longer lockout goes
Saints FS Darren Sharper said Wednesday that he believes he and other veterans like himself could have a decided edge if the lockout curtails training camp or goes into the regular season.
Lockout limbo: Saints report
The Saints will be relatively unharmed by the lockout thanks to QB Drew Brees' steady leadership.
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.
