Jahan Dotson traded to Eagles: How the WR picture looks in Philadelphia after deal; who makes roster?

PHILADELPHIA — So much for that WR3 battle that consumed all 16 practices of Philadelphia Eagles training camp. 

The Eagles took matters into their own hands, acquiring Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson with just over two weeks remaining until the season opener. Philadelphia gave up a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft in exchange for Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round pick, finding a complementary No. 3 wideout behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. 

The Eagles spent all of training camp looking outside the organization for a WR3, all while an ongoing training camp battle was ongoing between Parris Campbell, Britain Covey, John Ross, Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith. With Dotson in the fold, the wide receiver room changes entirely.

How does the rest of the wide receiver room shake out with Dotson on the roster? Who do the Eagles move on from with the 53-man roster deadline coming on Tuesday? 

The long-term stability

The Eagles not only traded for Dotson, but have him under contract for two more seasons. Since Dotson was a former first-round pick, he also has a team option for the 2026 season. Philadelphia could have Dotson for up to three more seasons. 

Here’s a look at the Eagles’ skill-position players and how long they are under contract.

*Includes if fifth-year option on rookie deal is exercised.

How the Eagles can use Dotson

The Eagles offense has been interchanging receivers between the outside and slot, using motion to create space for Brown and Smith. Both have thrived using motion, and Smith has been a matchup nightmare throughout training camp when the Eagles move him inside. 

Dotson has played 65.6% of his snaps on the outside and 34.4% of them in the slot, providing another versatile option inside and outside. With Dotson’s speed on the outside, that also frees up Smith in motion. The Eagles can also motion Dotson to be an inside…

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-08-22 18:47:16

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