Artis Hicks - #73 - G
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 312 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/28/1978 |
| Birthplace | Jackson, TN |
| College | Memphis |
| Years played | 10 |
Steinbach enters Dolphins ORG competition
Veteran addition Eric Steinbach fits what Joe Philbin is looking for in Dolphins' O-linemen as Miami looks for a right guard.
Competitions brewing on right side of Dolphins' O-line
The Dolphins are setting up for training-camp battles at two spots on the right side of the offensive line.
Dolphins sign OL Hicks, re-sign TE Mastrud
The Dolphins announced Friday that they signed OL Artis Hicks and re-signed exclusive-rights free agent TE Jeron Mastrud.
Browns ORT Pashos (ankle) out; Hicks likely to start
Browns OT Tony Pashos (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game at Indianapolis on Friday, and Artis Hicks will likely start in Pashos' place, head coach Pat Shurmur said.
Hicks' versatility makes him nice pickup for Cleveland
The Browns' addition of veteran OL Artis Hicks after rosters were trimmed to 53 players was a solid one, two NFL evaluators familiar with the lineman told PFW on condition of anonymity.
Vikings have nine picks in NFL draft
Now that the complete order of the 2011 NFL draft has been determined, the Vikings know where they stand with their picks.
Redskins sign ex-Vikings OL Hicks
The Vikings lost another key free agent Saturday when versatile OL Artis Hicks agreed to a deal with the Redskins. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
PLAYER NEWS
The Cleveland Browns have signed Hicks, a potential starter at left guard.|||||||
Hicks was released by the Washington Redskins on Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 325-pounder has played nine seasons in the NFL, making 68 starts, including 27 at left guard. The Browns have a hole at that position after losing Eric Steinbach for the season following back surgery.
The Washington Redskins have signed their first free agent of 2010, addressing their thin offensive line by adding Hicks.|||||||
Hicks signed a three-year deal Saturday that could be worth as much as $9 million. He can play guard or tackle, and the Redskins need both following the retirement of left tackle Chris Samuels and the release of right guard Randy Thomas. He has spent the last four seasons with Minnesota but has mainly been a backup, starting only 13 games over the last three years.
Hicks was inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta with a partially torn triceps muscle in his right arm.|||||||
Hicks has missed three of the past four games. Ryan Cook got the start at right tackle for Minnesota.
Hicks suffered a sprained ankle in the Vikings' 24-20 loss to Miami on Sunday. The guard's status for the team's Week 12 meeting with Arizona is uncertain.|||||||
Hicks was upgraded from questionable to probable for Sunday's game against Chicago with a shoulder injury. The Vikings' guard practiced all week and has started both games for Minnesota this season.|||||||
