Two NFC contenders have swung a trade. The Eagles are acquiring wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Philadelphia is also extending Wicks on a one-year, $12.5MM deal.
Wicks’ name surfaced in trade rumors in early March. The three-year veteran is now headed elsewhere a month later. Shipping him out will save the Packers $2.6MM in cap space, per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. They have around $26MM available.
Wicks becomes the second notable Packers receiver to exit this offseason. The Pack previously lost Romeo Doubs to the Patriots in free agency, but the team still counts Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed, Savion Williams, Bo Melton and Skyy Moore among its wideouts. The Packers also have a quality pass-catching tight end in Tucker Kraft, giving quarterback Jordan Love plenty of options.
In using a first-rounder on Golden and a third-rounder on Williams, the Packers invested heavily in the position during last year’s draft. Neither produced much in 2025, but the Packers will likely expect the two to make a bigger impact going forward.
Green Bay spent a 2023 fifth-rounder on Wicks, who gave the club decent complementary production. The 6-foot-1, 206-pounder has missed five games, including three last year, but has averaged 40 catches, 491 yards and four touchdowns per 17 contests. Wicks’ move to Philadelphia will reunite him with Sean Mannion. Now the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, Mannion spent the past two years on the Packers’ offensive staff.
Wicks is the third receiver addition this offseason for the Eagles, joining Marquise Brown and Elijah Moore. While Moore is not a lock to make the team, Wicks and Brown figure to carve out important roles in their offense. The acquisition of Wicks will only add fuel to the fire in regards to a potential A.J. Brown trade. The Eagles are expected to deal the three-time Pro Bowler in the coming months, likely between June 2 and the start of the season. Wicks’ track record pales in comparison to A.J. Brown’s, but the Eagles have at least found another capable receiver ahead of the draft.
The Wicks extension gives the Eagles control over three of their top receivers through at least 2027. It may be short-lived in the case of A.J. Brown, who is currently under wraps through 2029. Regardless of what happens with Brown, fellow star DeVonta Smith is signed through 2028.
Philly is an interesting franchise. Comes across as the stars don’t like each other & the coach can be jerk; but they win a lot!
It probably helps that the Giants, Washington and Jerry always find new ways to beat themselves.
Sorta like Jerry trading Parsons, then in the season says ‘We need edge help.’!
Micah got himself traded…Laying on the training table was the last straw
Great move for The Eagles.
How so??? Over the course of his 3 year career, he’s only gotten worse. Not sure how he only managed 2 catches for 23 yards with all the injuries to the WR room for the Packers last year.
Seems like an overpay.
He was in a crowded WR when he started games he made solid plays watch his Thanksgiving game vs Detroit.
What are you referring to with 2 catches, 23 yards? Wicks had 30 catches for 332 yards last season.
Maybe I’m not understanding your comment and if I’m not I apologize, but I’m seeing 30 catches and a couple of touchdowns last year. Not spectacular, but decent backup production.
Packers still did okay with the compensation.
Im sure Mannion had input.
The only reasonable explanation as to why the packers traded Wicks is it has to be his attitude. He probably came across as a malcontent to management of the packers and they simply had enough.
Adios AJ
Did Dianna Russini report this from a hotel?
Finally some leg room in that WR room in green bay I swear at one point they had 12 WRs signed lmao
Also could this signal a AJ move coming soon? Wicks and Hollywood behind Devonta isn’t too bad a WR tandem
The Packers have a good nose for finding WRs but keeping them healthy is another matter. That’s why they have to sign a dozen to the roster 🙂
Sean Mannion endorsement.
Interesting. Talented guy, streaky player. But also had to compete with a lot of pass catchers. Worth a shot at this price tag.
Don Wick