Sixteen days after leaving the Vikings game with a hamstring injury, Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks returned to practice Thursday for the first time.
He was limited, but the activity was good sign for Hicks as he eyes a return Sunday against the Lions. He was sorely missed at Lambeau Field, where the Bears allowed 41 points in three quarters before the Packers took their feetoff the gas.
“Obviously you never want to be missing anybody — you always want big ‘96’ out there,” defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano said Thursday morning. “We know what a great player and impactful player that he is.