With Travon Walker, Ross Matiscik and Brenton Strange already taken care of this offseason, Parker Washington looks like a logical candidate to be next in line for a new deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. But Washington isn’t spending his time on that conversation as he heads into the final season of his rookie contract.
“For me, it’s just staying focused, keeping the main thing the main thing, and letting my agent and everybody in the front office talk about it," Washington said, via Action Sports Jax. "I just want to come out here and be a professional and just keep being me.
I just want to continue to be a great leader in the receiver room. Take those next steps and being a great example to the guys."
Washington’s production down the stretch last season made him impossible to ignore. As 2025 progressed, he became a dependable option for Trevor Lawrence, topping 100 receiving yards in three of the Jaguars’ final four games, including the postseason.
Lawrence leaned on him heavily in each of those four outings, with Washington drawing at least nine targets every time. The appeal is clear: he can work every level of the route tree, and his yards-after-catch ability gives the offense another layer.
Early in training camp, that connection has picked right back up. Through the first three practices, Washington has been a frequent target for Lawrence and has already stacked together a few strong showings.
“He can run the whole route tree," Lawrence said."I think that's what really makes him dangerous, is because he can go over the top too. But I would say, obviously, underneath, when he catches a ball and the ball is in his hand, there aren't many guys who can tackle him."
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