Akiem Hicks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Defensive End
Age: 35-16d (Nov 16, 1989)
Exp: 11 Years
College: Regina
Drafted: Round 3 (#89 overall), 2012
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus, Ryan Matha (Rosenhaus Sports)
INACTIVE

2022-2022 Free Agent

Akiem Hicks signed a 1 year , $8,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$8,000,000
Total GTD:
$8,000,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2017-2021 Extension

Akiem Hicks signed a 4 year , $48,000,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $7,500,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $48,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$22,000,000
Total GTD:
$30,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2016-2017

Akiem Hicks signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$5,000,000
Total GTD:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2012-2015 Rookie

Akiem Hicks signed a 4 year , $2,680,400 contract with the New Orleans Saints, including $542,000 signing bonus, $542,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $670,100.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,680,400
Average Salary:
$670,100
Signing Bonus:
$542,000
GTD at Sign:
$542,900
Total GTD:
$542,900
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$69,596,465

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2012 23
Active
$932,000
$932,000
2013 24
Active
$492,500
$1,424,500
2014 25
Injured
$582,500
$2,007,000
2015 26
Active
Retained
$1,259,588
$290,993
$3,266,588
$3,557,581
2016 27
Active
$5,000,000
$8,557,581
2017 28
Active
$16,200,000
$24,757,581
2018 29
Active
$8,100,000
$32,857,581
2019 30
Active
$8,604,324
$41,461,905
2020 31
Active
$10,340,442
$51,802,347
2021 32
Active
$10,500,000
$62,302,347
2022 33
Active
$7,294,118
$69,596,465
Total
$69,596,465

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,709,911 $542,000 - - $37,500 $8,582 $2,297,993
1 $1,259,588 - - - - - $1,259,588
6 $41,100,000 $8,500,000 $8,000,000 - $400,000 $744,766 $58,744,766
1 $1,165,000 $6,129,118 - - - - $7,294,118
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2012
23
$390,000
$542,000
$932,000
$932,000
2013
24
$480,000
$12,500
$492,500
$1,424,500
2014
25
$570,000
$12,500
$582,500
$2,007,000
2015
26
$1,259,588
$269,911
$12,500
$8,582
$1,259,588
$290,993
$3,266,588
$3,557,581
2016
27
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
$5,000,000
$8,557,581
2017
28
$7,000,000
$7,500,000
$1,000,000
$700,000
$16,200,000
$24,757,581
2018
29
$4,500,000
$3,500,000
$100,000
$8,100,000
$32,857,581
2019
30
$8,000,000
$500,000
$100,000
$4,324
$8,604,324
$41,461,905
2020
31
$10,200,000
$100,000
$40,442
$10,340,442
$51,802,347
2021
32
$10,400,000
$100,000
$10,500,000
$62,302,347
2022
33
$1,165,000
$6,129,118
$7,294,118
$69,596,465
Total
$45,234,499
$15,171,118
$8,000,000
$437,500
$753,348
$69,596,465

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,709,911 $542,000 - - $37,500 $8,582 $2,297,993
1 $1,259,588 - - - - - $1,259,588
6 $41,100,000 $8,500,000 $8,000,000 - $400,000 $744,766 $58,744,766
1 $1,165,000 $6,129,118 - - - - $7,294,118

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2019 CHI 7 - 14 Elbow
2021 CHI 16 - 16 COVID-19
  • May 31, 2022 Signed a 1 year $8 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Oct 05, 2018 Fined $33,425 Making contact with an official against Tampa By (TB)
  • Oct 27, 2017 Fined $9,115 Excessive Facemask against Cam Newton (CAR)
  • Sep 09, 2017 Signed a 4 year $48 million contract extension with Chicago (CHI)
  • Sep 23, 2016 Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Carson Wentz (PHI)
  • Mar 13, 2016 Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Sep 30, 2015 Traded to New England (NE) from New Orleans (NO) for Michael Hoomanawanui
  • Jan 03, 2014 Fined $7,875 Roughing the Passer against Mike Glennon (TB)
  • Jun 28, 2012 Signed a 4 year $2.68 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
  • Apr 27, 2012 Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 3 (#89 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 03, 2014 Roughing the Passer against Mike Glennon (TB) $7,875
Aug 29, 2014 Roughing the Passer against Andrew Luck (IND) $16,537
Sep 23, 2016 Roughing the Passer against Carson Wentz (PHI) $18,231
Oct 27, 2017 Excessive Facemask against Cam Newton (CAR) $9,115
Oct 05, 2018 Making contact with an official against Tampa By (TB) $33,425
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2022 TB 11 11 399 35.60 1 22 13 9 0 0
2021 CHI 9 9 304 28.70 4 25 19 6 0 0
2020 CHI 15 14 795 74.30 4 49 30 19 0 0
2019 CHI 5 5 196 36.70 1 10 10 0 0 0
2018 CHI 16 16 780 74.40 8 55 41 14 3 0
2017 CHI 16 16 899 85.10 9 53 39 14 0 0
2016 CHI 16 16 930 86.60 7 53 36 17 2 0
2015 NE 16 3 399 36.70 3 23 9 14 1 0
2014 NO 15 14 716 71.20 2 42 27 15 0 0
2013 NO 16 16 646 66.50 5 56 29 27
2012 NO 14 372 32.70 20 10 10 1

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TRANSACTIONS

May 31, 2022
Signed a 1 year $8 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Oct 05, 2018
Fined $33,425 Making contact with an official against Tampa By (TB)
Oct 27, 2017
Fined $9,115 Excessive Facemask against Cam Newton (CAR)
Sep 09, 2017
Signed a 4 year $48 million contract extension with Chicago (CHI)
Sep 23, 2016
Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Carson Wentz (PHI)
Mar 13, 2016
Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Sep 30, 2015
Traded to New England (NE) from New Orleans (NO) for Michael Hoomanawanui
Jan 03, 2014
Fined $7,875 Roughing the Passer against Mike Glennon (TB)
Jun 28, 2012
Signed a 4 year $2.68 million contract with New Orleans (NO)
Apr 27, 2012
Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 3 (#89 overall)

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