Eagles Acquire Dontayvion Wicks from Packers

Philadelphia announced Friday that it has traded for wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, sending Green Bay a 2026 fifth‑round pick (originally owned by the Atlanta Falcons) and a 2027 sixth‑round pick. The move was confirmed by multiple league sources and by NFL insiders.

Contract Extension

The Eagles immediately secured Wicks with a one‑year, $12.5 million extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027 season.

Player background

A 2023 fifth‑round selection out of Virginia, Wicks has compiled 108 career receptions. In his most recent season he posted 30 catches for 332 yards and two touchdowns, positioning himself as a viable depth option behind veterans DeVonta Smith, Jordan Whitehead and the newly signed Britain Covey.

Strategic implications

The trade does not involve star receiver A.J. Brown, but it adds a youthful, athletic option to an already crowded receiving corps. Analysts suggest the added draft capital could give Green Bay flexibility in the upcoming draft, while Philadelphia gains a player who can contribute immediately and may factor into future roster decisions at the wide‑receiver position.