Rams Eye Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks as Adams Sidelined
Analysis links Los Angeles to a potential trade for Philadelphia's Wicks while Davante Adams recovers from hamstring surgery.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
Analysis links the Los Angeles Rams to a possible trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks. Davante Adams is expected to miss six to 10 weeks after ruptured-hamstring surgery suffered in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Why it matters
With Adams out, defenses are keying on Puka Nacua and drawing heavy targets his way, creating a need for another receiver. No formal interest between the Rams and Eagles has been confirmed, and the NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET.
Wicks has 19 receptions for 284 yards and one touchdown in six games this season, with a career line of 127 receptions for 1,612 yards and 12 touchdowns over 52 games. Adams is projected to miss six to 10 weeks, and no trade interest between the teams has been confirmed.
The players
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are an NFL franchise based in Los Angeles that is linked to a potential pursuit of Wicks while managing Adams' injury.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are an NFL franchise based in Philadelphia that currently holds Wicks, who joined from Green Bay this offseason.
Dontayvion Wicks
Wicks is an NFL wide receiver who signed a one-year, $12.5 million extension through 2027 after joining the Eagles from the Packers.
Davante Adams
Adams is an NFL wide receiver recovering from hamstring surgery after rupturing it in a Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
The details
Adams ruptured his hamstring in a Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and underwent surgery. The idea of a Rams pursuit of Wicks was first raised by FanSided's John Sbisa, and Coach Sean McVay has indicated Adams' timeline could trend toward the shorter end of the range, potentially allowing a return near Week 12.
Timeline
Week 6: Adams ruptures his hamstring in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
This offseason: Wicks joins the Philadelphia Eagles from the Green Bay Packers.
November 10, 2026, 4 p.m. ET: NFL trade deadline.
Near Week 12: Possible return window for Davante Adams.
Season Trajectory
The NFL trade deadline on November 10 at 4 p.m. ET forces teams to decide on mid-season receiver upgrades before the playoff push. Los Angeles' reported interest in Wicks reflects how injuries to top targets reshape contention plans this late in the season.
The November 10 trade deadline determines whether Wicks changes teams before the stretch run, which affects fantasy rosters built around Wicks, Puka Nacua, and Adams. Adams' projected return near Week 12 would reshape target distribution for both Los Angeles receivers.
The takeaway
Injuries to primary receivers can quickly reshape a team's roster strategy before a trade deadline. Readers tracking fantasy football should watch the November 10 deadline and Adams' recovery updates closely.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline falls on November 10, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET, the last window for a Rams-Eagles deal involving Wicks.
Further reading
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