Eagles Trade for WR Wicks from Packers

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers on Friday, adding depth to their receiving corps amid ongoing speculation about the future of star wideout A.J. Brown.

According to reports from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Eagles sent a 2026 fifth-round draft pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick to Green Bay in exchange for the 24-year-old Wicks. He agreed to a one-year contract extension worth $12.5 million with Philadelphia, as confirmed by his agent, David Mulugheta. The deal provides the Eagles with a versatile option at the position, particularly as they prepare for the 2026 season following a disappointing performance in 2025.

Wicks, a fifth-round pick by the Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Virginia, appeared in 46 games over three seasons with Green Bay, starting 18. He recorded 108 receptions for 1,328 yards and 11 touchdowns during that span. His most productive year came as a rookie, with 39 catches for 581 yards and four scores. Last season, however, his production dipped to 30 receptions for 332 yards and two touchdowns, partly due to a crowded Packers receiving room hampered by injuries. The 6-foot-1, 206-pound receiver brings...