Jahan Dotson turned a surprise phone call into offseason workouts with Jalen Hurts
Jahan Dotson was this close to scoring the first touchdown of Super Bowl LIX. Jalen Hurts possibly could have led his Philadelphia Eagles teammate a tad more. Instead, he had to wait and hesitate for a second. After a nice catch, he found his way to the end zone, but an immediate review determined that he had landed about a yard short.
The Eagles declined Dotson's fifth-year option this offseason, meaning in all likelihood, the coming season is his final in the City of Brotherly Love, but he has approached the task at hand with a positive attitude. After the fourth practice of training camp, he shared a story of a positive team-building activity with Jalen Hurts.
Jahan Dotson and Jalen Hurts continue building their team chemistry
The post-practice activity was the same as it has been all summer. Players met with the media. Jahan Dotson was one of the guys who attended the sit-down.
He'll reprise his role as the third wideout on the depth chart this season. He's already gotten a jump start as he's been working out with Jalen Hurts.
That's music to our ears. If this is his last ride with the Eagles, there's a lot to like about how it is beginning. Year one in midnight green produced six starts in 17 games, 19 receptions, and 216 yards receiving.
During the postseason, he scored his first touchdown as a member of this team. Might more be coming? Time will tell. This is one of the guys who will certainly have some people cheering for him.
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