Zacch Pickens Injury News & Updates
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Rotational role in 2024
Pickens was inactive in the last two games of the season, and he ended the year with 19 tackles and 1.0 sacks in nine games.
ANALYSIS
When on the field, Pickens often played about 40 percent of the snaps each week. After recording five tackles over his first six games, Pickens increased his production by averaging 4.67 stops over his last three contests. The defensive tackle is under contract with the Bears through 2026.
Dec 22, 2024
Collects first sack of season
Pickens tallied 1.0 sacks and four tackles in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 24, 2024
Ready to go for Week 8
Pickens (groin) was a full participant at the Bears' practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 8, 2024
Won't play in London
Pickens (groin) is not traveling with the Bears to London for their Week 6 game against the Jaguars, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 4, 2024
Missing another week
Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 27, 2024
Won't play Week 4
Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 20, 2024
Won't suit up at Indianapolis
Pickens (groin) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Pickens will be sidelined for the second game already 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.
Sep 18, 2024
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that Pickens (groin) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 15, 2024
Questionable to return
Pickens (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 12, 2024
Full practice participant Thursday
Pickens (groin) practiced in full Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 6, 2024
Missing Week 1
Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of the Bears' Week 1 game against the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro logged a DNP on Friday after two limited practice sessions earlier in the week, so it's no surprise that he won't be suiting up Sunday. Expect Chris Williams to serve as Chicago's top backup defensive tackle with Pickens sidelined for Week 1.
Jan 8, 2024
Concludes rookie season
Pickens posted two tackles in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
After being selected in the third round of the 2023 draft, Pickens was a rotational player who was on the field for 251 snaps in 17 games. On the season, the defensive tackle recorded 20 tackles and a forced fumble. If his snap share increases he could emerge as a solid interior lineman in IDP leagues. Pickens is signed with the Bears through 2026.
Apr 28, 2023
Added by Chicago in third round
The Bears selected Pickens in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 64th overall.
ANALYSIS
Pickens (6-foot-4, 291 pounds) is big by defensive end standards but light compared to most tackles, making him a bit of a tweener who might fit best in odd-numbered fronts. Pickens' production was lacking at South Carolina otherwise, but his 4.89 40-yard dash and 116-inch broad jump indicate uncommon disruptive potential for one-gap tasks.
Apr 28, 2023
Added by Chicago in third round
The Bears selected Pickens in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 64th overall.
ANALYSIS
Pickens (6-foot-4, 291 pounds) is big by defensive end standards but light compared to most tackles, making him a bit of a tweener who might fit best in odd-numbered fronts. Pickens' production was lacking at South Carolina otherwise, but his 4.89 40-yard dash and 116-inch broad jump indicate uncommon disruptive potential for one-gap tasks.
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