Elijah Dotson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Doesn't make roster cut The Falcons waived Dotson on Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dotson ranked second on Atlanta with 77 rushing yards during the three-game preseason slate, but he averaged only 3.9 yards per carry, and most of his yardage came on one 41-yard scamper. Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier should log the vast majority of the Falcons' carries this season, but with Dotson out of the picture, the No. 3 RB battle appears to be between Carlos Washington (hamstring), Nathan Carter and Jashaun Corbin.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in preseason finale Dotson carried the ball 12 times for 74 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Friday's 31-13 preseason loss to the Cowboys.

Impact The 26-year-old was the third back into the game after Jashaun Corbin and Nathan Carter, but all three got touches in the first half. Dotson made the biggest splash of the trio as the leading rusher on the night, although most of his yards came on Atlanta's final drive, and he failed to convert a fourth-and-one carry from the goal line. Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are locked into the top two spots on the RB depth chart, but the No. 3 role could be wide open with Carlos Washington (hamstring) having missed the entire preseason. Dotson's usage Friday suggests he's not the favorite to claim the job if it is available, however.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Dotson explodes down the sidelines for 41-yard run Atlanta Falcons running back Elijah Dotson explodes down the sidelines for 41-yard run.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Joe Milton accounts for 2 TDs as Cowboys beat Falcons 31-13 in preseason finale

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes nowhere in preseason opener Dotson rushed five times for zero yards and caught his lone target for eight yards during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.

Impact The undrafted running back out of Northern Colorado started his career with the Chargers in 2023 and made four appearances as a rookie but failed to make their initial 53-man roster last season. He joined the Falcons' practice squad last winter and earned a reserve/future contract after the 2024 campaign. Dotson will likely have to settle for a practice-squad role again.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in Atlanta The Falcons signed Dotson to a reserve/future contract Monday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Northern Colorado product was added to the Falcons' practice squad in early December after failing to make the Chargers' 53-man roster before the regular season. Dotson appeared in four games with the Chargers in 2023, taking four carries for six yards across 34 total snaps (15 offensive and 19 on special teams). He's expected to compete for a reserve role in Atlanta's backfield as the team begins its offseason activities.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Atlanta The Falcons signed Dotson to the practice squad Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dotson was unable to make the Chargers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he will head to Atlanta and be available to provide depth at running back if needed on game day. Dotson appeared in four regular-season games for the Chargers in 2023 and turned four carries into six yards while adding two catches on as many targets for 13 yards.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make Bolts' 53-man roster Dotson was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.

Impact Dotson managed to catch on with the Chargers' 53-man roster in 2023 after a productive preseason, but he wasn't able to replicate that success this time around. He finished the season with 38 rushing yards on 11 carries and ultimately wasn't able to stick around in a depth backfield role. Should he clear waivers, Dotson could sign to the Chargers' practice squad or search for opportunities elsewhere.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 6, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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MAY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MARCH 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Let go by Bolts The Chargers waived Dotson on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Dotson has not seen seen the field since the Week 4 win over Las Vegas. His playing time early in the year correlated with the absence of RB1 Austin Ekeler, but he's been a nonfactor with Ekeler available over the past seven games. With Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller both ahead of him in the depth chart, it's not surprising to see the Chargers cut Dotson loose ahead of Sunday's game versus New England. The undrafted free agent will not waivers, and he will become an unrestricted free agent if he goes unclaimed.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Dotson is inactive for Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact With top back Austin Ekeler back in action Monday, Dotson is the odd man out in the Chargers' Week 6 backfield. As a result, Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller are on hand to work behind Ekeler. In that context, Dotson is off the fantasy radar until injuries hit the team's RB corps.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Badgers Move Up For Three-Star Athlete Elijah Dotson Wisconsin likes the three-star athlete on both sides of the ball.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Detroit CB Elijah Dotson reflects on White Out experience, details upcoming visits Lions247 caught up with the high three-star cornerback to discuss his trip to Penn State.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Undrafted rookie Elijah Dotson making a case for Chargers' roster spot after 2-TD game

Undrafted rookie Elijah Dotson Dotson had 92 yards on six carries, including two long touchdown runs in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 34-17 victory over the Los A...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Elijah Dotson on 2-TD Performance vs Rams Running back Elijah Dotson meets with the media to discuss scoring two touchdowns, his running style, and takeaways from preseason Week 1 vs...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

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AUGUST 13, 2023 • NFL.COM

Elijah Dotson Floors Gas Pedal Down Sideline for 37-Yard TD Run Running back Elijah Dotson floors the gas pedal down the sideline for a 37-yard touchdown run.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • CHARGERS.COM

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