Hicks totaled 107 tackles (61 solo), a sack, five passes defended, an interception and returned a fumble for a touchdown during the 2023 regular season.
Hicks (shin) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Hicks (shin) was activated to the Vikings' 53-man roster Saturday.
Hicks (shin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Hicks (shin) is hoping to play against the Lions on Sunday, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Hicks (shin) will be designated to return from injured reserve this week, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Hicks (shin) told reporters Thursday that he's optimistic about returning late in the Vikings' season, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores told reporters Tuesday that there's some optimism that Hicks (shin) could return before the end of the regular season, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
The Vikings placed Hicks (shin) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Hicks was released from the hospital Tuesday after undergoing surgery Sunday to alleviate swelling in his lower leg due to compartment syndrome, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.