NFL: The Green Bay Packers suffered a loss to their wide receiver position tonight against the New England Patriots. The loss was due to a hamstring injury, and given the history of those, it is unclear how long he will be out.
Green Bay Packers Lose Wide Receiver Dontayvion Wicks To Hamstring Injury (NFL)
The Packers reported that wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks left Saturday’s contest with the Patriots due to a hamstring injury.
The Green Bay Packers returned rookie receiver Wicks to practice earlier this month. Wicks missed four practices after suffering a concussion. He already had ground to make up at receiver, this could se him back even more. Opportunities may be limited with only one more pre-season game and the team certainly moving forward with Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed.
“He’s so intelligent on his visit,” said wide receivers coach Jason Vrable. “The way he was writing on the board and articulating his plays. You can really feel the character and passion of the person and his love of the game. He knew his system inside and out and could communicate, and you can feel that connection, just like I did with Rome and Christian and Samori.
“I think he did a tremendous job on his visit, he was himself, and he carries himself in a very professional demeanor. I think he’s a true pro right away. I haven’t had to talk to him about how to study or go about it because he just had that mentality about him.”
During the 2021 season at Virginia, Wicks averaged an impressive 21.1 yards per reception with nine touchdowns. He would rank 11th out of all eligible receivers in downfield receiving yards as well.
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