PHI Dontayvion Wicks
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: PHI.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
- College: Virginia
- Height/Weight: 6'1", 206 lbs
2026 Outlook
Acquired from Green Bay Packers in April for two Day 3 draft picks; signed to one-year, $12.5 million extension through 2027. The Eagles are betting on Wicks to contribute immediately, particularly with Makai Lemon dealing with a hamstring injury. Already familiar with OC Sean Mannion (his position coach with the Packers for the last two seasons), giving him a head start on the playbook. Respected within the league—CB Quinyon Mitchell called him "underrated" and praised his release at the top of routes and strong hands (per The Eagles Are Betting On WR Dontayvion Wicks To Produce In Makai Lemon's Absence).
Not a speed demon (4.58 40-yard dash as a fifth-round pick in 2023), but compensates with very good short-area quickness and elite route-running that generates separation. Listed as potential No. 2 or No. 3 receiver depending on Lemon's recovery timeline. His familiarity with Mannion's scheme is a significant advantage over the still-acclimating rookie.
Training camp 2026 (July 28 start): Wicks is projected to play 35–45% of snaps in the Eagles' receiver rotation, positioned as a key contributor while Makai Lemon recovers from his hamstring injury. The Eagles are betting heavily on Wicks to produce immediately, leveraging his prior relationship with OC Sean Mannion from their time together in Green Bay. Wicks' route-running and familiarity with Mannion's West Coast offense gives him an edge over other receiving depth, making him a potential key fantasy commodity if Lemon's recovery timeline extends (per Eagles 2026 Training Camp Position Preview: Wide Receiver).
Late July entering camp: Wicks has become the forgotten receiver in the Eagles' room, overshadowed by the rookie Makai Lemon's first-round pedigree and Hollywood Brown's first-round status. However, Wicks' $12.5 million one-year extension signals the Eagles' belief in him to contribute immediately. His familiarity with OC Sean Mannion (coached him in Green Bay) gives him an advantage over other depth, making him a key fantasy contributor if Lemon's hamstring recovery timeline extends. Positioned as a key under-the-radar asset entering training camp (per 15 Eagles on offense to watch in 2026 training camp - NBC Sports Philadelphia).
Role / Depth Chart
Poised to be Eagles' No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in the post-A.J. Brown era, potentially taking snaps alongside DeVonta Smith. Starting role depends on Makai Lemon's hamstring recovery; likely fills a significant gap in the interim.
Injury Status
Healthy entering 2026 season.
Recent News
- 2026-04-21 — Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks (Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks)
- 2026-05-20 — 15 trade candidates heading into 2026 NFL training camps (15 trade candidates heading into 2026 NFL training camps)
- 2026-06-22 — 2026 NFL training camp report dates, joint practices, top storyline for all 32 teams (2026 NFL training camp report dates, joint practices, top storyline for all 32 teams)
- 2026-06-22 — Ranking the NFL's biggest offseason losers: Patriots, Packers facing questions (Ranking the NFL's biggest offseason losers: Patriots, Packers facing questions)
- 2026-05-18 — Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: RB, WR, TE, QB (2026) (Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings: RB, WR, TE, QB (2026))
- 2026-06-11 — 2026 NFL offseason trade grades: A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett (2026 NFL offseason trade grades: A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett)
- 2026-05-04 — Browns' Shedeur Sanders among 26 NFL veterans on thin ice after 2026 draft (Browns' Shedeur Sanders among 26 NFL veterans on thin ice after 2026 draft)
- 2026-04-14 — Proposed trade idea would be great for fantasy football (but not for Eagles) (Proposed trade idea would be great for fantasy football (but not for Eagles))
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL draft intel, notes: What Adam Schefter is hearing (2026 NFL draft intel, notes: What Adam Schefter is hearing)
- 2026-05-13 — List of NFL trade candidates who may be available ahead of the 2026 season features... (List of NFL trade candidates who may be available ahead of the 2026 season features...)