Bears' secondary gets a bit scarier with returning depth player to 2026 roster

Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks | Katie Stratman-Imagn ImagesThe secondary for the Chicago Bears just got a bit better as they bring back a familiar face.

In multiple social media posts, the Bears announced a wave of re-signings. One of those players was safety Elijah Hicks.

Last season, Hicks played in all 17 games, but did not start a game for the first time in his four-year NFL career. He finished the season with 19 tackles.

Bears bring back Elijah Hicks for the 2026 season

While Hicks may not have played as big a role on defense, he was solid on special teams and an important piece to that unit alongside Josh Blackwell. In 2025, Hicks played in 68% of the special teams snaps and 309 total.

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