PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles grabbed third-year wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers on Friday. Howie Roseman sent a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick the other way. Wicks immediately agreed to a one-year, $12.5 million extension that keeps him in Philly through 2027.
Roseman Strikes Again With Low-Cost WR Depth
The move came hot on the heels of Jahan Dotson signing with the Atlanta Falcons. Wicks, the 2023 fifth-rounder out of Virginia, had watched his role shrink in Green Bay. He logged 408 snaps in 2025 — fourth on the team — but targets dried up late in the year, falling from 4.1 per game early to just 2.2 down the stretch. His lone big day came on Thanksgiving against the Lions when Jayden Reed sat out.
The Eagles get a proven deep threat who piled up 1,328 career receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in three seasons north of the border. At 24, Wicks brings speed and familiarity with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion from their shared time in Green Bay. This deal costs next to nothing in draft capital yet hands Roseman massive flexibility. Draft whoever they want at receiver, keep the stars, or move pieces around if the AJ Brown situation heats up again. The stadium crowd already feels the extra juice heading into draft week.
“My brudda I know you gonna be great brudda. You gonna get what you deserve out there.” — Packers teammate on Wicks’ move
Playoff Implications / What’s Next
Green Bay clears a depth-chart logjam and picks up extra ammo before the draft. Wicks sat behind Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, and Savion Williams on expiring deals. The Packers build through the draft anyway, so cashing in now beats gambling on a compensatory pick in 2028. They enter the 2026 season with a clean hierarchy and fresh capital. Packers grade: A-.
Philadelphia gains a bridge piece who can stretch the field right away and insurance against any Brown drama. The extension gives the front office breathing room to chase two strong shots at the Super Bowl before the 2028 LA Olympics flag-football era kicks in. Roseman turned two late picks into real optionality. The Birds roll into the draft and 2026 campaign armed with more weapons and cap wiggle room than most contenders. Eagles grade: A.
You could almost feel the tension lift around the NovaCare Complex when the news dropped. Another quiet Roseman masterstroke that keeps this roster hungry and the fan base buzzing.
