Second-year wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is expected to be sidelined for a while, but the news isn’t all bad. The former fifth-round draft pick sustained a shoulder injury during the Green Bay Packers’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz from Fox Sports, Wicks is currently considered week-to-week. Initially, there were concerns that his injury might be more severe, but it seems the Packers have avoided a major setback.
After a solid rookie season, Wicks has struggled in 2024. Over the first six weeks, he was targeted 31 times but managed only 11 receptions for 133 yards. On the positive side, he has scored three touchdowns; however, he has also dropped the ball four times, resulting in a drop rate of 26.7% this season compared to just 4.9% last year.
When targeted, Wicks has a passer rating of 68.3, the lowest among the Packers’ four main wide receivers. In contrast, Jayden Reed (148.2), Christian Watson (113.9), and Romeo Doubs (106.8) have all performed much better.
It’s uncertain whether Wicks will be placed on injured reserve. If he is, he wouldn’t be eligible to return until week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers, missing games against the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, and, after the bye week, the Chicago Bears. However, since his injury is classified as week-to-week, the Packers may choose to keep him on the active roster to enable a quicker return.
In addition to Watson, Reed, and Doubs, the Packers have Bo Melton and Malik Heath on the 53-man roster, along with Julian Hicks, Cornelius Johnson, and TJ Luther on the practice squad.
