- May 21, 2026
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The wait for the Eagles to trade A.J. Brown to the Patriots was the dominant storyline of their offseason, but the team didn't wait to move Brown before they started making plans to replace him in their lineup.
Those plans unfolded on three fronts. They signed Hollywood Brown as a free agent, drafted Makai Lemon in the first round and made a trade with the Packers to acquire Dontayvion Wicks. Wicks also signed a two-year extension and is familiar with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and wide receivers coach Ryan Mahaffey since they both were on Green Bay's staff the last two seasons.
Wicks had 69 receptions over those two seasons, but Brown's absence opens up a prominent role in the Eagles offense and the wideout said he is looking forward to making the most of the "different opportunity" he has in front of him this season.
"I just want to say I’m blessed to be able to be in this position," Wicks said, via the team's website. "It just showed me the value and love that Philly has for me and I want to come out and show what I'm worth."
The Eagles never found an offensive groove during the 2025 season, which contributed to their quick exit from the playoffs and led them to bet on Wicks being able to do more than he showed with the Packers. If that bet pays off, it should make for a more pleasant season in Philadelphia.
Those plans unfolded on three fronts. They signed Hollywood Brown as a free agent, drafted Makai Lemon in the first round and made a trade with the Packers to acquire Dontayvion Wicks. Wicks also signed a two-year extension and is familiar with new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and wide receivers coach Ryan Mahaffey since they both were on Green Bay's staff the last two seasons.
Wicks had 69 receptions over those two seasons, but Brown's absence opens up a prominent role in the Eagles offense and the wideout said he is looking forward to making the most of the "different opportunity" he has in front of him this season.
"I just want to say I’m blessed to be able to be in this position," Wicks said, via the team's website. "It just showed me the value and love that Philly has for me and I want to come out and show what I'm worth."
The Eagles never found an offensive groove during the 2025 season, which contributed to their quick exit from the playoffs and led them to bet on Wicks being able to do more than he showed with the Packers. If that bet pays off, it should make for a more pleasant season in Philadelphia.