The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for Super Bowl defense, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. Several players, coaches, and front-office members are crucial to the team’s success this season.
Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 Most Important Eagles for the 2025 season. We’ll recap their 2024 season, look ahead to 2025, and tackle the most significant question facing them this year.
Next up is wide receiver Jahan Dotson, a former first-round pick, looking for a breakout season in a contract year.
Background
Position: WR
Age: 25
Experience: 4th-year pro
2025 cap hit:$1,431,409
2024 recap
Dotson caught 19 of 33 targets for 216 yards in 17 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024 after being acquired in a trade from Washington. He also rushed once for 13 yards. Despite his struggles, Dotson played 649 offensive snaps during the regular season for Philadelphia, working as a No. 3 receiver behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
2025 outlook
Dotson improved with time and had his most impactful game of the season during the Eagles’ win over Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, with two catches for 42 yards on three targets. The 2022 first-round pick could have an increased role for the 2025 season.
Biggest question: Can Dotson deliver as the Eagles’ 3rd option at WR?
The defending Super Bowl champions will get every team’s best shot. With opponents looking to take away the dynamic duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, Dotson will get the first opportunity at the wide receiver position to force opposing defensive coordinators to respect the third and fourth options in the passing game. Before joining the Eagles, Dotson caught 35 passes for 523 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games in his rookie season with Washington, and then was solid again in 2023 with 49 receptions for 518 yards and four scores. After a full off-season spent training with Jalen Hurts, Dotson could produce similar numbers.
30 Most Important Eagles of 2025
We’re counting down our 30 Most Important Eagles of 2025. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp.
No. 30 OL Kendall Lamm, No. 29 Azeez Ojulari, No. 28 Kevin Patullo, No. 27 Will Shipley, No. 26 Moro Ojomo, No. 25 Andrew Mukuba, No. 24 Tanner McKee
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