Packers Bolster Receiving Corps After Wicks Trade

Green Bay's draft plans become clearer with the departure of young wideout Dontayvion Wicks.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Green Bay Packers wide receiver in the midst of making a catch, with the player's body and the football broken down into overlapping, angular shapes and planes.The Packers' trade of Dontayvion Wicks opens the door for the team to target a new pass-catcher in the 2026 NFL Draft.Green Bay Today

The Green Bay Packers have traded second-year wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles, clearing the way for the team to potentially target a pass-catcher in the upcoming NFL Draft. With the loss of Wicks and Romeo Doubs in free agency, the Packers have a need at the receiver position as they look to build around quarterback Jordan Love.

Why it matters

The Packers have made a concerted effort to surround Love with talented pass-catchers, drafting Matthew Golden in the first round last year. Trading Wicks now gives the team more flexibility to address the receiver spot in the 2026 draft, which could be crucial for Love's development.

The details

The Packers traded Wicks, a 2023 second-round pick, to the Eagles in exchange for a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-rounder. Wicks was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2026, so the Packers opted to move on from the young wideout rather than risk losing him in free agency next offseason.

  • The Packers traded Wicks to the Eagles on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Wicks was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

The players

Dontayvion Wicks

A second-year wide receiver who was traded by the Packers to the Eagles.

Jordan Love

The Packers' starting quarterback, who the team has invested in heavily and is looking to surround with talented pass-catchers.

Brian Gutekunst

The Packers' general manager, who made the decision to trade Wicks and will now have the flexibility to potentially target a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“That reality probably means general manager Brian Gutekunst will be looking to add to the receiver corps in this year's draft.”

— Bill Huber, Sports Illustrated

What’s next

The Packers will now have the flexibility to potentially target a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft, with their first pick coming in the second round at No. 52 overall.

The takeaway

The Packers' trade of Dontayvion Wicks signals their intention to continue investing in the wide receiver position to support quarterback Jordan Love. With the departure of Wicks and Romeo Doubs, Green Bay has a clear need at the position that they will likely address in the upcoming draft.