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Saquon Barkley praises Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks as offseason addition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Saquon Barkley praises Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks as offseason addition

Summary

Saquon Barkley expressed admiration for wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks during Eagles training camp on August 7, 2026. Wicks, acquired from the Green Bay Packers for future draft picks, has impressed Barkley with his energy and skills, contributing to the revamped Eagles receiving corps. Following A.J. Brown's departure, Wicks aims to carve out a significant role and improve on his previous NFL performance. Barkley's comments highlight the potential that Wicks brings to the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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•Saquon Barkley praises Dontayvion Wicks during Eagles camp
•Eagles acquired Wicks for 2026 fifth-round and 2027 sixth-round picks
•Wicks has shown impressive ability in early training camp
•A.J. Brown's exit leaves a gap in the receiving corps
•Wicks aims to improve his performance with Eagles after previous seasons

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Saquon Barkley has been left baffled by how the Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks this offseason. Significant changes to the Eagles’ wide receiver room have unfolded over recent months following the exit of A.
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