Eagles Acquire Dotson in Intra-Division Trade

In a rare trade between NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks. Dotson, a 2022 first-round pick from Penn State, has struggled to fit into the new regime under General Manager Adam Peters and Head Coach Dan Quinn. He is expected to serve as the No. 3 receiver for the Eagles, adding needed speed and explosiveness behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. The trade signifies a major roster shake-up for the Commanders, who anticipate over 50% roster turnover. The Commanders will now rely on Olamide Zaccheaus, rookie Luke McCaffrey, and Dyami Brown to fill Dotson's role. Both teams aim to benefit from this strategic move, with the Eagles bolstering their receiving corps and the Commanders potentially clearing space for further acquisitions.