Jahan Dotson moves from the Eagles to Falcons on a two-year deal

Emerson Raymont

Published: March 9, 2026 2:45 PM ET

Jahan Dotson moves from the Eagles to Falcons on a two-year deal

Philadelphia Eagles fans tracking the wide receiver depth chart will now have to account for a departure: jahan dotson is leaving Philly after two seasons to join the Atlanta Falcons. The move comes as the Eagles await a conclusion to the A. J. Brown saga, with Dotson signing in free agency on Monday.

Atlanta Falcons add Jahan Dotson on a $15 million contract

Atlanta is bringing in jahan dotson on a two-year contract worth $15 million. The agreement was described as a free-agent signing on Monday, sending the wide receiver from Philadelphia to the Falcons.

For the Eagles, the change lands during an unsettled moment at the position, as the team waits for a resolution to the A. J. Brown situation. Dotson’s exit adds another variable to how the receiver group stacks up if Brown ends up getting traded away.

Philadelphia Eagles production: 19 catches in 2024, 18 in 2025

Dotson worked mostly as Philadelphia’s WR3 over the last two years. In 2024, he recorded 19 catches for 216 yards. In 2025, he finished with 18 catches for 262 yards and a touchdown.

Before arriving in Philadelphia, Dotson was a first-round selection out of Penn State in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken No. 16 overall. He spent two seasons with the Washington Commanders, totaling 84 catches for 1, 041 yards and 11 touchdowns, then moved to the Eagles in a trade that mostly involved draft picks.

Drake London pairing could shape Dotson’s role in Atlanta

Dotson now heads to a Falcons receiver room where he could have the opportunity to slot in as a WR2 alongside Drake London. The signing sets up a potential larger role than he had in Philadelphia, giving him a chance to prove himself after operating in a limited spot on the Eagles’ depth chart.

The next development that could reshape the impact for Philadelphia’s receiver group is a definitive outcome in the A. J. Brown saga. If Brown ends up getting traded away, the questions around the Eagles’ wide receiver depth chart would become more immediate after Dotson’s departure.