As the NFL approaches the deadline for teams to exercise fifth-year options for their first-round picks from 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles have made a pivotal decision regarding Jahan Dotson, who was traded from the Washington Commanders. After one season, the Eagles opted to decline Dotson's fifth-year option, citing his underwhelming performance during the regular season where he recorded only 19 receptions for 216 yards and failed to score a touchdown, despite a solitary playoff score. The move reflects their confidence in existing top receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

This decision stems from the trade between the Commanders and the Eagles, where Washington sent Dotson along with a fifth-round pick in exchange for a third and two seventh-round picks. General Manager Adam Peters' strategy to move Dotson highlights the Commanders' focus on rebuilding their roster, although the outcome of this trade will hinge on Dotson's future performance in the coming seasons.