Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is starting a new chapter in his football career.
Green Bay decided to send him to the Philadelphia Eagles via a trade last week. In return, the Packers got a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Green Bay’s depth took a hit with the departure of Wicks, but it shouldn’t hurt the team much. The NFC North franchise remains deep in the wide receiver position with Jayden Reed, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, who is expected to see his role expand following what was largely a letdown rookie campaign in 2025.
Selected by Green Bay in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Wicks shone in his rookie season with 581 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 39 catches and 58 targets.
In his second NFL season in 2024, the former Virginia Cavaliers wideout had 415 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 39 receptions and 76 targets. In 2025, which turned out to be his last season with Green Bay, Wicks amassed just 332 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 30 catches and 46 targets.
Packers fans react to team’s message for Wicks after trade
On Monday, Green Bay bid goodbye to Wicks with a message on social media.
Thank you, Dontayvion! pic.twitter.com/NTGv5CIN17
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 13, 2026
And of course, it drew reactions from Green Bay supporters.
“Thank you, Dontayvion!” the post read.
“Wish Wicks the best, him and Heath were some of my favorites of this new gen that has come through recently. Hope they’re able to find a second level to their careers elsewhere.,” said a fan on X.
Another one said: “We Thank everybody.…. Nicest team n the Nfl”
From a commenter: “Damn gonna miss him”
“Appreciate Dontayvion! Bought your jersey 2 years ago while up at Shareholders- It will stay in the rotation.,” a social media user posted.
Via a different commenter: “Thank you DW you were a Amazing Player Goodluck on you’re Journey Go Pack Go!!!”
Said another: “Wicks is part of the foundation of this generation of Packers football! Go get your money!!! 🫶”
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