| Artis
Hicks
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Vikings aim to break decade-long streak 
Even with a 10-6 record last year, the Vikings didn’t have a winning record on the road.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 5, 2009 |
Teammates dish on butt-slappin’ Brett
Favre’s penchant for a stinging butt-slap has carried over to the Vikings; teammates are impressed.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 4, 2009 |
Valuable and versatile Hicks back at it
Artis Hicks showed the value of his versatility once again on Sunday filling in at right tackle.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 14, 2009 |
Vikings’ veterans staying in the moment
The 5-0 Vikings say their is too much work preparing for their next game to look ahead.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 13, 2009 |
Vikings have other contracts to consider too
Antoine Winfield is far from the only Viking whose contract is up after the 2009 season.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jul 8, 2009 |
Notebook: Offensive line becoming clearer
The Vikings are starting to get back some players that had offseason surgery.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jun 8, 2009 |
Foley finagled a bedrock draft
Fran Foley's personnel touch has proved to be better than his personal touch.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Apr 5, 2009 |
Notebook: Does tackle supply equal demand?
See what the personnel decision-makers had to say about the Vikings situation at the position.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Feb 26, 2009 |
Notebook: Aggressive Philly attitude rubs off
Artis Hicks says the aggressive Philly attitude rubs off on their defensive philosophy and players.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 1, 2009 |
Cook back in starting lineup
Offensive tackle Ryan Cook will be a starter again Sunday night with Artis Hicks inactive.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 30, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-4
Wt: 335
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11/28/1978 |
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How Acquired: The Vikings made a draft weekend trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for a second-day draft pick.
Injury History: Missed two games in 2004 with a left MCL sprain.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2005: Started all 14 games he played in 2006 at left guard for the Eagles.
2004: Played in 14 games, starting 13 of them, at right guard when starter Shawn Andrews went down in Week 2 to injury. In Week 16 that same year, he was pressed into starting duty at left tackle in place of Tra Thomas vs. the Rams.
2003: Played in 10 games, starting four, including another start at left tackle in place of Thomas. In that game (12/15/03 vs. Miami), he held Pro Bowl DE Jason Taylor to one tackle.
2002: An undrafted free agent, he spent the season on the 53-man roster for all 16 games, but was inactive for all of them.
College: A four-year starter at Memphis who made 44 consecutive starts. Named to the Freshman All-America team and was a two-time Conference USA selection. Played guard as a freshman, moved to tackle as a sophomore and junior and moved back to guard as a senior. Did not allow a sack during his senior season.
Personal: Played both offensive and defensive tackle at Central Merry High School in Jackson, Tenn. Competed on his high school track team as a shot put and discus thrower. Is the second cousin of former NFL player Sylvester Hicks, who played defensive end for the Chiefs from 1978-81. Was the only son in a family with six sisters.
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