Jahan Dotson trade: Eagles acquire Commanders wide receiver

After a lot hypothesis in regards to the Philadelphia Eagles making a commerce for a 3rd extensive receiver, Howie Roseman lastly pulled the set off … within the kind a uncommon in-division deal. The workforce formally introduced the next trade with their NFC East rival Washington Commanders on Thursday morning:

EAGLES RECEIVE — Jahan Dotson, 2025 fifth-round choose

COMMANDERS RECEIVE — 2025 third-round choose, 2025 seventh-round choose, 2025 seventh-round choose

Dotson is a well-known title not solely as a result of he’s performed towards the Eagles but additionally because of his native ties. The Newark, New Jersey native attended highschool in Nazareth, Pennsylvania (90 minutes north of Philly) and performed school soccer for Penn State.

Dotson, who turned 24 in March, was initially chosen by the Commanders with a first-round choose (No. 16 general) within the 2022 NFL Draft. Right here’s what his profession stats seem like to this point, by way of Professional Soccer Reference:

Not horrible however hardly superb.

In fact, it’s solely honest to level out that the Commanders haven’t precisely boasted nice quarterback play over the previous two years. Dotson has been focused by the likes of Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett, Taylor Heinicke, and previous pal Carson Wentz. None of these gamers are nonetheless with the franchise because the Commanders pivot to the Jayden Daniels period.

On that word, it’s curious that Washington is buying and selling away a participant who would theoretically assist their rookie passer. It’s not just like the Commanders seem like completely loaded with receiver expertise outdoors of apparent high canine Terry McLaurin. And so Washington’s willingness to maneuver on from Dotson and commerce him inside the division should be considered.

In 2023, Dotson ranked 94th out of 102 extensive receivers in yards per route run, in accordance with Professional Soccer Focus. Commanders quarterbacks had a mere 58.2 passer ranking when concentrating on him.

In 2022, nevertheless, Dotson ranked 53rd out of 103 extensive receivers in yards per route run. And quarterbacks had a 96.6 passer ranking when concentrating on him.

So, the Eagles appear to assume that they’re shopping for low on Dotson and that he may be higher than he was final season. He arrives in Philly with decrease expectations than he had in Washington by advantage of being a first-round choose. The Eagles are realistically hoping he’ll be a strong contributor to pair with their two top-notch receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. It’s additionally price noting that he has two years left on his rookie contract, plus a possible fifth-year choice for 2026.

I don’t know that this transfer is “OMG HOWIE SZN!” as a lot as it’s a strong transfer for the Eagles. They undoubtedly wanted assist at WR3; it didn’t seem like they’d an ideal choice there with Parris Campbell not doing a lot, Britain Covey wanting like a strong possession receiver however not rather more, and Johnny Wilson being an intriguing however inconsistent rookie (who’s at the moment lacking time with a concussion). Dotson brings extra credibility to the desk. However I do surprise if the notion of him is likely to be a bit higher than the truth.

What say you?