Eagles acquire WR Jahan Dotson from Commanders
PHILADELPHIA -- The Washington Commanders traded 2022 first-round pick Jahan Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for third-round pick and two seventh-round picks in 2025.
By acquiring Dotson, the Eagles secured their No. 3 wide receiver to complement star wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, both of whom received long-term contract extensions this offseason.
Dotson adds yet another playmaker for Jalen Hurts, who is also surrounded by running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Dallas Goedert.
It was a rotating cast at WR3 in Philadelphia this summer, with veterans Parris Campbell and Britain Covey as well as rookie Johnny Wilson among the wideouts receiving first-team reps.
Dotson, 24, had 49 receptions for 518 yards and four touchdowns for the Commanders last season.
Washington drafted Dotson with the 16th pick in 2022, having traded back five spots.
But in two years, Dotson did not become the receiver Washington needed.
In 29 career games, he caught a combined 84 passes for 1,041 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Dotson was used in a variety of spots but was considered best in the slot; in the past, coaches said he needed to improve his play strength to make him more consistent.