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 Week 4
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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
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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
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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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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Questionable to return
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Pickens (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Texans.
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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Full practice participant Thursday
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Pickens (groin) practiced in full Thursday.
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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Concludes rookie season
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Pickens posted two tackles in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
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.
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Bears' Zacch Pickens: Added by Chicago in third round
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The Bears selected Pickens in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 64th overall.
Pickens (6-foot-4, 291 pounds) is big by defensive end standards but light compared to most tackles, making him a bit of a tweener who might fit best in odd-numbered fronts. Pickens' production was lacking at South Carolina otherwise, but his 4.89 40-yard dash and 116-inch broad jump indicate uncommon disruptive potential for one-gap tasks.
