Jalen Hurts Makes Strong Statement on Dontayvion Wicks After Eagles Practice
A former Day 3 pick buried on Green Bay's depth chart, Dontayvion Wicks is now turning heads in Eagles camp.
The quarterback battle with the Philadelphia Eagles continues to be a hot topic in training camp. Following the trade of All-Pro wideout A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith is expected to become the team's primary receiver, while rookie Makai Lemon is set to secure the No. 2 position. The Eagles also acquired Marquise Hollywood Brown, a former 1,000-yard receiver from the Baltimore Ravens, on a one-year contract in March. It appears that Wicks may not be the third option, yet he has been making waves in camp.
Deontayvion Wicks, a fifth-round pick out of Virginia, demonstrated his skills during Wednesday's practice session, connecting with Jalen Hurts on numerous occasions, including a deep downfield throw that he caught while being guarded by two defenders. Following the game, Hurts praised Wicks, stating that he is "trying to beat down the door" for extra practice time in the receiver room.
Hurts believes that adversity reveals important qualities in teammates; Wicks possesses the necessary "anger" and determination to excel in such conditions.
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