ZACCH PICKENS NEWS

Rotational role in 2024 Pickens was inactive in the last two games of the season, and he ended the year with 19 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in nine games.

Impact 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 4.7 stops over his last three contests. The defensive tackle is under contract with the Bears through 2026.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first sack of season Pickens tallied 1.0 sacks and four tackles in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Zacch Pickens brings down Jared Goff for game's first sack Bears defensive lineman Zacch Pickens sacks Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Ready to go for Week 8 Pickens (groin) was a full participant at the Bears' practice Thursday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 4 Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up at Indianapolis Pickens (groin) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Colts.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that Pickens (groin) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Pickens (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Texans.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Pickens (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Texans.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice participant Thursday Pickens (groin) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Update: Zacch Pickens to miss season opener Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens has been ruled out of Sunday’s season opener against the Titans with a groin injury that prevented him...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Missing Week 1 Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of the Bears' Week 1 game against the Titans on Sunday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2023 Chicago Bears Rookie Report Card: Zacch Pickens We break down the rookie season for Chicago Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens out of South Carolina.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Concludes rookie season Pickens posted two tackles in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Zacch Pickens forces fumble, TJ Edwards recovers Bears rookie defensive tackle Zacch Pickens forces a fumble that linebacker TJ Edwards recovers.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Big Guys in a Benz: Zacch Pickens' hidden talent Watch Bears rookie defensive lineman Zacch Pickens and Anthony 'Spice' Adams freestyle in honor of the fifty-year reunion of hip-hop in this...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Confidence is growing for Bears rookie DTs Zacch Pickens, Gervon Dexter Rookie defensive tackles Zacch Pickens and Gervon Dexter both had good preseasons after being two of the Bears' premier draft picks in April...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Zacch Pickens, Tyrique Stevenson highlight impressive defensive rookie debuts in win over Titans The Chicago Bears 2023 rookie class had some flashes in Saturday's preseason win over the Tennessee Titans.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gervon Dexter, Zacch Pickens relying on each other to keep progressing Chicago Bears rookie defensive tackles Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens are quickly finding their fit on defense.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zacch Pickens Specializing at Nose Tackle At least for now, coaches have rookie defensive tackle Zacch Pickens focusing on playing nose tackle.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Zacch Pickens | Meet the Rookies From a small town of Anderson, South Carolina, Zacch Pickens was drafted from the University of South Carolina in the third-round. Raised by...

JULY 18, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

The Trouble Bears Face Counting on Rookie Defensive Tackles History suggests rookie defensive tackles Gervon Dexter Jr. and Zacch Pickens could face rocky first Bears season.

JULY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM