Packers Trade Wicks to Eagles for Draft Picks

Green Bay parts ways with young receiver in exchange for 2026 fifth-rounder and 2027 sixth-rounder.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:33am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in the Packers' team colors of green, gold, and white.The Packers' trade of Wicks signals their ongoing search for a dominant wide receiver to elevate their passing attack.Philadelphia Today

The Green Bay Packers have traded wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. The move comes as the Packers look to address their ongoing need for a clear number one receiving threat.

Why it matters

The Packers have long struggled to find a dominant wide receiver to complement their offense, and Wicks was unable to establish himself as that go-to target. This trade signals the team's willingness to continue searching for the right pieces to elevate their passing game.

The details

Wicks, a 2023 third-round pick, never fully broke out in his three seasons with the Packers. The team decided to move on and acquire additional draft capital in the process, sending the 24-year-old to the Eagles.

  • The trade was completed on Friday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Dontayvion Wicks

A 24-year-old wide receiver who was a third-round pick of the Packers in 2023.

Green Bay Packers

The NFL team that traded Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles

The NFL team that acquired Wicks from the Packers in exchange for draft picks.

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The takeaway

The Packers' trade of Wicks to the Eagles underscores the team's ongoing search for a true top-tier wide receiver to elevate their passing attack. While Wicks showed promise, the Packers ultimately decided to move on and acquire additional draft capital in the process.