Chick joined the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) for the 2011 NFL season. During his first season with the Jaguars, Chick played in 11 games with the team. He was on the Jaguars roster for the 2012 season, spending six games on the physically unable to perform list before being promoted to the active roster. He ended up playing eight games for the Jaguars in 2012.[1]
Saskatchewan Roughriders (II)
Chick re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) on June 2, 2013.[2] Chick proved he was still a pass rushing talent: In 2013, he made 36 tackles and 8 sacks, while in 2014, he led the CFL in sacks with 15, while adding 35 tackles. Chick, along with Ricky Foley, Tearrius George and Keith Shologan, led the league in sacks in 2013, en route to helping the Roughriders win the 101st Grey Cup. In February 2015, Chick and the Riders agreed to a contract extension that through the 2016 season.[3] However, he was released by the club on January 14, 2016.[4]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On January 24, 2016, it was reported that Chick had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL), reuniting him with his first CFL coach, Kent Austin.[5] In his first season in Hamilton, Chick played in all 18 regular season games, tied his single-season tackle record of 40, and amassed 14 quarterback sacks (one shy of his career high). He was named a CFL All-Star for the third time in his career. On May 15, 2017, the Ti-Cats announced a contract extension for Chick, keeping him in Hamilton through the 2018 season.[6]
Edmonton Eskimos
On August 20, 2017, the Tiger-Cats traded Chick to the Edmonton Eskimos. In the deal, the Eskimos also received a fifth-round pick in the 2018 draft; the Tiger-Cats received a second-round pick in the 2018 draft.[7] After having played briefly with the Eskimos organization, he announced his retirement from professional football on March 30, 2018.[8][9]
Personal life
Chick was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 14 years old. He wears an insulin pump at all times. He does charity work with several diabetes-related associations.[10]