Pickens tallied 1.0 sacks and four tackles in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Pickens failed to post more than two stops in any game through Week 13, but the second-year player has recorded at least four tackles in each of the last three games. With three games being a trend, Pickens should be considered an IDP streamer as an interior defensive lineman.
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Team
Chicago Bears
Birthdate
3/6/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 300 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 3; Pk (CHI)
Birthplace
Anderson, SC, USA
Position
DL
College
South Carolina
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Chicago Bears
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Pickens tallied 1.0 sacks and four tackles in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Pickens failed to post more than two stops in any game through Week 13, but the second-year player has recorded at least four tackles in each of the last three games. With three games being a trend, Pickens should be considered an IDP streamer as an interior defensive lineman.
Pickens (groin) was a full participant at the Bears' practice Thursday. Pickens went into the bye week having missed four games in a row with a groin injury, but he now appears to be ready to go for Sunday's matchup in Washington. The 24-year-old will likely operate in his typical role as a depth option behind Andrew Billings and Gervon Dexter at defensive tackle.
Pickens (groin) is not traveling with the Bears to London for their Week 6 game against the Jaguars, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. Pickens has missed four of Chicago's first five games of the season as he's dealt with a groin injury, and he'll now have to wait until after the team's bye in Week 7 to return to action. Until then, Chris Williams should continue to rotate in more frequently on the interior of the defensive line.
Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. Pickens is now in line to miss his third consecutive game Sunday as he continues to recover from the groin injury sustained during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Texans. With Pickens sidelined Sunday, Chris Williams projects to serve as Chicago's lone reserve interior defensive lineman.
Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. Pickens will miss a second straight game due to a groin injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Texans. Chris Williams will continue to provide rotational depth at defensive tackle behind starters Andrew Billings (knee) and Gervon Dexter.
Pickens (groin) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Colts. Pickens will be sidelined for the second time this season in Week 3 as he continues to deal with a lingering groin issue. Chris Williams should continue to benefit from Pickens' absence in terms of playing time.
Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that Pickens (groin) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. Pickens sustained a groin injury during the Bears' Week 2 loss, so it's no surprise that the 24-year-old will be held out of Wednesday's practice. His participation in practice both Thursday and Friday will provide a greater indication of his Week 3 availability.
Pickens (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Texans. Pickens appears to have picked up a groin injury against Houston and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Chris Williams could see an increase in his workload at defensive tackle.
Pickens (groin) practiced in full Thursday. Pickens was held out of the Bears' Week 1 win over the Titans due to a groin injury. He started this week as a limited participant Wednesday, but his full participation Thursday bodes well for his chances of playing against the Texans on Sunday. The 2023 third-round pick appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Bears last year, and he finished with 20 tackles (nine solo), including 0.5 sacks, one pass defended and one forced fumble.