The Philadelphia Eagles made a stunning acquisition from a division rival on Thursday after they acquired large receiver Jahan Dotson from the Washington Commanders for draft decide compensation.
There have been whispers that Dotson was slipping down the depth chart in Washington following a subpar camp, however he’ll now have a recent begin in considerably acquainted territory.
The Eagles not too long ago shared a video displaying Dotson pulling as much as the observe facility for the primary time able to get to work, and he appeared blissful earlier than taking a quick second to handle Eagles followers, saying “Can’t wait to get to work!”
Jahan Dotson, Philadelphia Eagle, has a pleasant ring to it@JahanDotson | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Xj1ZE9b7kL
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 23, 2024
Dotson was the sixteenth general decide within the 2022 draft and posted 84 catches for 1,041 yards and 11 touchdowns over 29 video games with Washington in his two years there.
He was despatched to the Eagles together with a fifth-round decide for a third-round decide and a pair of seventh-round picks in change.
After Dotson didn’t solidify himself because the No. 2 wideout alongside Terry McLaurin and proved to be a greater possibility within the slot, Washington determined to maneuver on from the previous first-round decide simply two years after deciding on him.
He ought to slot proper into Philadelphia’s offense like a glove as A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith are locked in as the highest two receivers on the skin, so Dotson ought to have loads of room to thrive because the No. 3.
His 7.4 drop share was the tenth highest within the NFL final season and is a significant space for enchancment, however Philly clearly noticed one thing it preferred and now provides one other younger weapon to an explosive offense.
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