NFL Note - Chicago Bears Hicks, Akiem

Jul 28, 2017 - 6:00 AM DE Akiem Hicks is in the final year of a two-year, $10 million deal that included $5 million in bonuses. He is reportedly seeking a deal averaging $10 million a year after recording a career-high 10 sacks last season. "I feel like it's funny because I was coming to Chicago long before I played for the Bears," Hicks said, pointing out his mother is from Chicago. "When my mom found out Chicago was a team that was interested in me coming here, she was ecstatic. She was excited. She wanted me to be here. She wanted to be able to come here and see her son play in her home city. I just enjoy my time here and I'm completely open to ending my career here."