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The Packers have saved $2.6 million by trading Dontayvion Wicks to the Eagles
The Green Bay Packers entered the offseason knowing that their wide receiver depth chart would look different in 2026 than it did in 2025. After watching Romeo Doubs sign with the New England Patriots in free agency, the Packers made another big move at this position on Friday, as they traded Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles.
In exchange for Wicks, the Packers received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, giving the front office some much-needed draft capital. Beyond that, though, Green Bay also managed to clear some cap space by moving on from Wicks, which will give the team even more flexibility as the 2026 NFL Draft draws near.
Packers Clear $2.6 Million in Cap Space with Dontayvion Wicks Trade
By trading Dontayvion Wicks, the Packers saved $2.6 million in salary cap space.
They also now have eight draft picks this year, and could have 10 next year. https://t.co/ybTGPzTNpK
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 11, 2026
Early in his career, quarterback Jordan Love has made it clear that he loves spreading the ball around on offense. Considering how many targets he had at his disposal, it seemed like a dream scenario for him. In addition to Doubs and Wicks, Love also had guys like Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, and Matthew Golden leading the way at wide receiver, with Tucker Kraft also turning himself into a top-tier tight end.
This offseason, though, the Packers have made an effort to consolidate their offense. That involved moving on from Wicks, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Wicks was a solid secondary playmaker for Green Bay on offense, but he struggled to consistently carve out a role for himself with so many other wideouts needing targets.
The Eagles, who are currently dealing with some A.J. Brown trade drama, decided to bring Wicks to town, as they could very well need some extra depth at wide receiver if Brown gets dealt. Not only does this deal help the Packers get some draft capital, but it also saves them $2.6 million in cap space. Beyond that, Wicks was set to enter the final year of his rookie deal, meaning Green Bay’s front office doesn’t have to worry about a possible extension for him either now.
“By trading Dontayvion Wicks, the Packers saved $2.6 million in salary cap space,” Adam Schefter of ESPN reported in a post on X. “They also now have eight draft picks this year, and could have 10 next year.”
Packers Still Boast Strong Wide Receiver Depth Chart After Trading Dontayvion Wicks
GettyGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 20: Dontayvion Wicks #13 of the Green Bay Packers catches a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Eagles promptly took care of Wicks’ contract by signing him to a one-year, $12.5 million extension shortly after this deal took place, so in a way, that’s another large sum of money the Packers have saved themselves. Wicks was steady when called upon last season (30 REC, 332 YDS, 2 TD), but all of those figures were the lowest of his career, so a change of scenery likely will benefit him.
Losing talented players like Doubs and Wicks hurts, but it’s not as if Green Bay is short on wide receivers. Reed, Watson, and Golden are still a dangerous trio, and Kraft should be back at some point in 2026 after he suffered a torn ACL last season. The Packers are working on balancing out their roster, and this move should further help them accomplish that goal.