Parker Washington

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: JAC.

Quick Facts

• Position: WR
• Team: JAC (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Bye week (2026): 7
• FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 97

2026 Outlook

Second-year receiver with clear scheme fit to Trevor Lawrence's playing style. Lawrence prefers quick decisions and short-to-intermediate throws, the exact areas where Washington excels. He posted multiple 100-yard performances late in 2025 and established visible chemistry with Lawrence down the stretch. The Jaguars continue to feature Brian Thomas Jr., but Washington appears positioned to carve out a significant role that could exceed current expectations based on his late-season momentum. With improved target volume and consistency over the final weeks of last season, Washington profiles as one of the more intriguing mid-round breakout bets for 2026 (per 12 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: Wide Receivers (2026)).

Contract extension discussions: ESPN's Michael DiRocco reported that Washington is "next in line" for a contract extension from Jacksonville following preliminary discussions shortly after the 2025 season. Washington had a breakout 2025 with 58 catches, 96 targets, 847 receiving yards, and five touchdowns, plus two punt return touchdowns. He's expected to remain the Jaguars' top punt returner in 2026 and will be part of a potentially potent receiver trio alongside Brian Thomas and Jakobi Meyers (per Jaguars' Parker Washington: Candidate for extension).

July 9 update — Dominant in receiver hierarchy; Travis Hunter shift removes offensive competition: Sports Illustrated noted that Washington led Jacksonville with 847 receiving yards and 58 receptions in 2025, establishing him firmly ahead of second-year Brian Thomas Jr. (707 yards, 48 catches). With Travis Hunter expected to shift significantly toward cornerback in 2026, Washington stands to see more consistent target volume as the clear primary pass-catcher in Jacksonville's offense. Jakobi Meyers adds depth, but Washington's role appears solidified as the top receiver (per Fantasy Football Impact: Travis Hunter Could Play More CB Than WR In 2026 NFL Season)..

Role / Depth Chart

Part of crowded Jaguars receiver rotation alongside Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Travis Hunter. Washington competes for targets in scheme that favors quick, short-to-intermediate throws where he excels.

Injury Status

Healthy. Full availability expected for 2026 season.

Recent News

• 2026-06-19 — Fantasy Football 2026 Breakout WRs: Parker Washington, Luther Burden And More (Fantasy Football 2026 Breakout WRs: Parker Washington, Luther Burden And More)
• 2026-04-21 — Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks (Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks)
• 2026-06-17 — NFL Player News (NFL Player News)
• 2026-06-18 — Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more (Final NFL offseason moves for 32 teams: Trades, signings, more)
• 2026-06-10 — Malik Nabers Among Potential 2026 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Busts (Malik Nabers Among Potential 2026 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Busts)
• 2026-06-01 — 4 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates: Potential WR1s to Draft (2026) (4 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates: Potential WR1s to Draft (2026))
• 2026-02-25 — 2026 Wide Receiver Tiers For Fantasy Football: Chris Olave Climbs (2026 Wide Receiver Tiers For Fantasy Football: Chris Olave Climbs)
• 2026-04-07 — 2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers (2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers)
• 2026-05-27 — 2026 Fantasy Football Tiers: Maximize Value With Every Pick (2026 Fantasy Football Tiers: Maximize Value With Every Pick)
• 2026-06-09 — QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more (QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more)

Open Questions

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