Bears signing Akiem Hicks to 4-year, $48M extension Posted on September 9, 2017 by Chicago 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: Akiem Hicks is staying in the Windy City for the long haul. The Bears are signing the defensive end to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with $30 million guaranteed. 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: