Atlanta Falcons sign WR Jahan Dotson

# Transaction CVI: Jahan Dotson Sign, Atlanta Falcons The Jahan Dotson signing earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI), a middling verdict that reflects the narrow gap between what the Falcons are paying and what they're actually getting in return. At $2.66M AAV, this is a replacement-level investment on a wide receiver group that operates in the lower tier of NFL receiving corps — there's opportunity here, but not enough juice to swing the needle for a team sitting at 8-9 with playoff positioning in flux. The contract itself is portable and low-risk from a cap standpoint, which prevents this from falling into D-range territory; the Falcons aren't overpaying for upside they don't have, and they retain flexibility if Dotson doesn't pan out. However, CVI grades this deal no higher than "solid value" because the receiver market has flooded with sub-$5M talent, and at this price point, the team is essentially making a low-stakes depth bet rather than a transformational addition. With 91 days until the regular season and the Falcons' median record leaving their window uncertain, this is a sensible, pragmatic move — the kind of signing that doesn't hurt, doesn't help much either, and keeps salary-cap runway intact heading into stretch-run negotiations.