Atlanta will add former first round pick Jahan Dotson to receiver room
· Yahoo Sports
The Atlanta Falcons have clearly made it a point of emphasis to rebuild their pass catching options at the onset of free agency, signing former first round pick out of Penn State Jahan Dotson to go along with former Falcons making reunions in Olamide Zaccheaus and Austin Hooper.
Dotson will sign a 2-year deal with the team, worth $15 million ($10 million guaranteed). ESPN insider Adam Schefter provided full details about the transaction.
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Former Eagles WR Jahan Dotson reached agreement today with the Falcons on a 2-year $15M deal worth up to $17M including $10M fully guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026
Dotson has underwhelmed in the NFL after the Washington Commanders made him the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The best season of his career thus far came in Year 1, when he had a career high 523 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns. He secured five receiving touchdowns in his next three years combined.
After his sophomore campaign, Washington traded Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles in a move which netted the Commanders a third round pick. In two seasons with Philly, the Penn State alum had a combined 478 receiving yards and one touchdown, plus 53 yards and a score in the 2024 post season.
While the receiving numbers left little to be desired, the former first rounder did improve dramatically as a run blocker in 2025, grading out with a PFF score of 68.2 in that department (up from 49.8, which was his previous high).
Dotson figures to slot in as the WR3 in Atlanta (with the WR2 currently TBD) and he would be an upgrade from what the team had at that spot last season, especially if he can rediscover his rookie year form. It’s unlikely that the team is finished rebuilding the wide receiver room just yet, but Dotson theoretically has some untapped upside the Falcons are likely hoping he’ll realize in Atlanta.