Artis Hicks

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Artis Hicks
No. 77 ,79, 69, 75, 73
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1978-11-28) November 28, 1978 (age 45)
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:312 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Jackson (TN) Central-Merry
College: Memphis
Undrafted: 2002
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:118
Games started:71

Artis Hicks Jr. (born November 28, 1978) is a former American football guard of the National Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Memphis.

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Hicks has also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Browns.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Hicks signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in April 2002 as an undrafted free agent. He made the active roster for the entire 2002 season. In 2003, Hicks got his first start against the New York Giants.

In April 2004, Hicks signed a multi-year contract extension with the Eagles. He started at left guard for the 2004 season, including Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005 against the New England Patriots.

Minnesota Vikings

In April 2006, the Eagles traded Hicks to the Minnesota Vikings, where he started at right guard for the Vikings during the 2006 season.

Washington Redskins

On March 6, 2010, Hicks was signed by the Washington Redskins as a free agent. On September 3, 2011, Washington released Hicks to waivers. [1]

Cleveland Browns

Hicks signed with the Cleveland Browns on September 4, 2011.

Miami Dolphins

Hicks signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 15, 2012. [2] He was placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury on September 4. [3]

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References

  1. Fitzgerald, Gary. "Redskins' Roster Is At 53 After Final Cuts". redskins.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  2. Dolphins sign Artis Hicks to one-year deal
  3. Dolphins lose Artis Hicks for season