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Saquon Barkley calls Packers' trade of Dontayvion Wicks a 'steal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:54 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Saquon Barkley calls Packers' trade of Dontayvion Wicks a 'steal

Summary

Saquon Barkley recently praised former Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks, calling him a 'steal' after the wideout's trade to the Philadelphia Eagles. Wicks, who recorded 108 catches for 1,328 yards and 11 touchdowns during his time in Green Bay, was traded for draft picks in April. Barkley's comments come as Wicks has reportedly excelled at Eagles training camp, establishing a strong connection with quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Packers received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick in the deal, while Wicks has since secured a one-year, $12.5 million contract extension with Philadelphia. With Green Bay's receiving corps evolving, the outcome of this trade remains a point of scrutiny.

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•Barkley praised Wicks as a 'steal' on Aug. 6.
•Wicks had 108 catches and 11 touchdowns with the Packers.
•Green Bay traded Wicks for draft picks in April.
•Wicks signed a one-year extension with Philadelphia.
•His performance may affect Green Bay's receiving depth.

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11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Trade Decision Takes Hit After Saquon Barkley’s ‘Steal’ Claim

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The Green Bay Packers opened up the floodgates for their young receivers when they traded Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles in April.Four months later, one of Philadelphia’s biggest stars is making the deal sound like a bad one for Green Bay.Saquon Barkley praised Wicks during an Aug. 6 appearance on “Up & Adams” from […] The post Packers’ Trade Decision Takes Hit After Saquon Barkley’s ‘Steal’ Claim appeared first on HEAVY.
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