Akiem Hicks Replacements: Sign Ndamukong Suh?

Chicago Bears rumors are swirling after Akiem Hicks officially signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Will Ryan Poles sign or trade for a DT to replace Hicks on Matt Eberflus’ defense? Ndamukong Suh will likely be leaving Tampa now that Hicks has signed there, could he be Hicks’ replacement in Chicago? Suh has compiled 12 sacks over the past 2 seasons and spent several seasons in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions. Bears Now host Harrison Graham breaks down his top Akiem Hicks replacements including some NFL free agents, trade targets and internal options on the Bears roster.

Daron Payne trade rumors are heating up after he protested the Washington Commanders OTAs by walking off of the practice field last week. Payne is entering the last year of his rookie contract and wants a new deal. Would the Bears consider trading for Payne and extending him? Some Bears internal candidates to replace Akiem Hicks at defensive tackle include Justin Jones, Mario Edwards, Angelo Blackson and Khyiris Tonga.

Ndamukong Suh is an obvious candidate to replace Akiem Hicks on the Chicago Bears defensive line, but who else could fill that void? Could Ryan Poles circle back to Larry Ogunjobi in NFL Free Agency? Ogunjobi was the first player Poles signed to open free agency back in March, but before ink hit paper, the contract was voided due to a failed physical for Ogunjobi. He remains unsigned and could be had for cheaper than the initial 3-year, $40.5 million contract he agreed to.

NFL Free Agency & Trade Targets To replace Akiem Hicks:
- Ndamukong Suh (Free Agent)
- Larry Ogunjobi (Free Agent)
- Daron Payne (Commanders)

Akiem Hicks Replacements - Internal Candidates
- Justin Jones
- Mario Edwards
- Angelo Blackson
- Khyiris Tonga

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