Another former Ron Rivera draft pick is gone. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Washington Commanders are trading wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2025 third-round pick and two seventh-round picks.
Dotson was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Penn State. In his rookie season, Dotson played 12 games and finished with 35 receptions for 523 yards and seven touchdowns, leading the team.
Dotson was a popular pick as a breakout candidate in 2022 but struggled. He played in all 17 games, catching 49 passes for 518 yards and four touchdowns.
A rare in-division trade: Washington is sending former first-round pick Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Eagles in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and two seventh-round picks, per sources. pic.twitter.com/ieDX8EvH0s
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 22, 2024
There were some concerns about Dotson throughout training camp, as he played more snaps than any other wide receiver in the first preseason game. However, in new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s offense, Dotson mainly played the slot with Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown on the outside.
Washington initially held the No. 11 overall pick in the 2022 draft but traded back to select Dotson. The Commanders also received the draft pick that acquired quarterback Sam Howell, who Washington traded in March.