Falcons Sign Wide Receiver Jahan Dotson

Atlanta also in talks with QB Tua Tagovailoa, sources say

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a two-year contract with wide receiver Jahan Dotson, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The team is also in discussions with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, sources have confirmed.

Why it matters

The Falcons are looking to bolster their offense with key additions at wide receiver and quarterback as they aim to improve on their performance from last season. Dotson and Tagovailoa would provide valuable weapons for the team's passing attack.

The details

The Dotson contract cannot be finalized until the new league year begins. The Falcons are also in talks with free agent quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, though no deal has been reached yet between the two sides.

  • The Falcons agreed to the Dotson contract on March 9, 2026.

The players

Jahan Dotson

A wide receiver who is signing a two-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

Tua Tagovailoa

A free agent quarterback that the Atlanta Falcons are in discussions with.

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What’s next

The Dotson contract cannot be finalized until the new league year begins. The Falcons will continue their negotiations with Tua Tagovailoa in the coming days and weeks.

The takeaway

The Falcons are being proactive in the offseason to improve their offense by adding a talented wide receiver in Jahan Dotson and exploring a potential deal with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.