The Eagles are declining the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jahan Dotson’s contract for 2026, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
The move is not a surprise given Dotson’s lack of production last season in his first season with the Eagles.
The team’s No. 3 receiver, who had 19 catches for 216 yards in 2024, would have received a fully guaranteed $16.8 million.
He now is scheduled for free agency in 2026.
The Eagles acquired Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round pick from the Commanders for a 2025 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks. Washington used the third-rounder and one of the seventh-rounders in the trade with the Texans to acquire left tackle Laremy Tunsil this offseason.
Dotson made three catches for 53 yards and a touchdown in four postseason games for the Eagles in their championship run.
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