Elijah Dotson

Elijah Dotson

26-Year-Old Running BackRB
Atlanta Falcons
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Elijah Dotson in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a contract with the Falcons in January of 2025.
Goes nowhere in preseason opener
RBAtlanta Falcons
August 12, 2025
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.
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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.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Undrafted in 2023 out of Northern Colorado, Dotson parlayed a strong preseason into a roster spot with the Chargers, but after seeing limited action through the first four weeks he was sent to the practice squad and never resurfaced. Dotson showed a well-rounded skill set in college that included some explosiveness as a kick returner, but a lack of standout athletic traits could limit his ability to contribute in the NFL. With new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman installing a run-heavy scheme, another good showing in camp might bode well for Dotson's 2024 production.
A multi-positional athlete during his collegiate career, Dotson operated at times as a slot receiver and running back while also fielding punts. The do-it-all player likely is on the outside looking in when it comes to one of the final roster spots available at running back for the Chargers, but his ability to play multiple positions could serve as a useful practice-squad candidate.
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Lands in Atlanta
RBAtlanta Falcons
January 6, 2025
The Falcons signed Dotson to a reserve/future contract Monday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
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Headed to Atlanta
RBFree Agent
December 3, 2024
The Falcons signed Dotson to the practice squad Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
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Doesn't make Bolts' 53-man roster
RBFree Agent
August 27, 2024
Dotson was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday.
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Stays in Los Angeles
RBLos Angeles Chargers
January 9, 2024
The Chargers signed Dotson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Staying in Los Angeles
RBFree Agent
December 5, 2023
The Chargers signed Dotson to their practice squad Tuesday.
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