Saquon Barkley Says Dontayvion Wicks Was a 'Steal' for the Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks in a trade with the Green Bay Packers earlier this offseason.
Philadelphia Eagles' superstar running back Saquon Barkley praised wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, calling him a steal in a recent interview with NFL reporter Kay Adams. Wicks was acquired by the Eagles in a trade with the Green Bay Packers earlier in the offseason, sending future draft picks in return. As Wicks prepares for his debut season with the Eagles, he is receiving high praise from his coaches and teammates.
While Barkley avoided using overly positive language, he acknowledged Wicks' potential, stating, "I don't know how we got him." The Eagles' new-look wide receiver room will feature Wicks, Makai Lemon, Marquise Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Moore, following the departure of AJ Brown. Wicks, who spent his first three seasons in Green Bay, recorded 30 catches for 332 yards and two touchdowns in 14 appearances last year.
Head coach Nick Sirianni compared Wicks' game to that of future Hall of Fame receiver Keenan Allen, suggesting that Wicks will have a bigger role in the Philadelphia offense under Sean Manning. The Eagles kick off their 2026 regular-season schedule with a Week 1 game against the Washington Commanders on September 13.
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