PFF hated one free agent move by the Falcons
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One thing the Atlanta Falcons absolutely have to do this offseason is upgrade their wide receiver corps. Whether it's Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa starting at quarterback, they're going to need more help than they currently have on the roster.
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For several years this unit has been a one-man show, with Drake London racking up the vast majority of yards and touchdowns at the position.
The Falcons did add two more receivers in free agency, but it would be a mistake to confuse that action with achievement. Olamide Zaccheaus is returning for what should be a minor role, and right now Jahan Dotson appears to be the No. 2 option on the depth chart beneath London.
That state of affairs leaves a lot to be desired, and Pro Football Focus has named the Dotson signing their least favorite move that Atlanta has made.
"Dotson signed a two-year contract for $15 million with $10 million guaranteed, although that still might be more than what his recent play would justify. He failed to earn PFF overall grades above 60.0 in each of his past three seasons. He also ranked outside the top 100 wide receivers in PFF overall grade in each of the past two seasons. His 54.1 PFF overall grade in 2025 placed him just 117th among 128 wide receivers."
After starring at Penn State, Dotson came into the NFL in 2022 as a first-round pick by the Washington Commanders. So far he has yet to live up to the potential he showed in college, though.
Dotson lasted just two seasons in Washington, totaling 84 catches, 1,041 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was then traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, but his production fell off even further. In 34 games with Philly Dotson managed just 37 catches, 478 yards and one touchdown.
That's far from what an NFL team has the right to expect from a first-round pick, and if he doesn't turn things around dramatically in Atlanta his pro career will be over pretty quick.
While there are other needs, the Falcons should be in the market to take the best receiver on the board when they're on the clock in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL draft.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta falcons worst free agent signing in 2026 according to PFF