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| HT/WT: 6-4, 303 lbs |
| Birthplace: Anderson, SC |
| Age: 26 |
| School: South Carolina |
| Experience: 3 |
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Top Zacch Pickens News
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Giants' Zacch Pickens: Claimed by Giants
The Giants claimed Pickens on Tuesday, Matt Clark of the team's official site reports.
Pickens is headed to New York after having been waived by the Chiefs on Monday. The 26-year-old recorded five tackles (three solo) across three games with Kansas City last season and will likely compete for a depth role with the Giants.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: 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.
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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Collects first sack of season
Pickens tallied 1.0 sacks and four tackles in the Bears' 34-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Ready to go for Week 8
Pickens (groin) was a full participant at the Bears' practice Thursday.
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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: 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.
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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Missing another week
Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
Pickens is now in line to miss his third consecutive game Sunday as he continues to recover from the groin injury he 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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Won't play Week 4
Pickens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Won't suit up at Indianapolis
Pickens (groin) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Colts.
Pickens will be sidelined for the second time 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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that Pickens (groin) won't practice Wednesday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
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.
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