He also previously served as the senior offensive assistant for the New Orleans Saints from 2022 to 2023 and as the wide receivers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2018 to 2020.
Bicknell joined the pro ranks in 1998 as the defensive line coach with the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe.
During his time in Europe, Bicknell won three consecutive World Bowls as part of the coaching staff of the Frankfurt Galaxy 1999 and the Berlin Thunder 2000–2001.
Bicknell spent 2017 at Baylor,[8] as a part of Matt Rhule's staff [9] where he served as the team's wide receivers coach.
[15] On January 16, 2024, it was announced that Saints head coach Dennis Allen had released three offensive staff members (including Bicknell).