After a limited offensive role and opportunities in his first two seasons, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington enjoyed a breakout 2025 campaign. He led the team and set career highs in receiving and finishing as one of the top punt returners in the league. Washington hauled in 58 receptions for 847 yards and five touchdowns in 16 regular-season games, plus seven receptions for 107 yards and one touchdown in the Wild Card. He had 25 punt returns for 341 yards and two touchdowns, ranking fifth in yardage and tied for first in touchdowns.
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ WR enters a contract year
Jacksonville Jaguars, James Gladstone
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone speaks during a press conference at Miller Electric Center Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Parker Washington enters the final year of his rookie deal. Due to Proven Performance Escalators, which award third- to seventh-round picks who average over 35% of snaps during their first three seasons, he qualifies for a Level 1 increase after averaging 45% of snaps and is scheduled to earn a $3.674 million base salary while carrying a $3.722 million cap charge in 2026, per*Over The Cap.* Additionally, upon completion of his third regular season, Washington is eligible to negotiate and sign a new contract this offseason.
It would be logical for the Jaguars to extend him now rather than wait and risk him testing the open market and signing for a much higher price than what they are willing to pay.
The Jaguars are nearing a deal for the breakout star
Jacksonville Jaguars, Parker Washington
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) runs during the third quarter in an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. Bills lead 10-7 at the half over the Jaguars. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
During the NFL Annual League Meeting, James Gladstone was asked about the progress of potential extensions for multiple players entering contract years, including Parker Washington, as reported by Michael DiRocco of ESPN. The general manager expressed optimism about extending the breakout star this offseason, and the Jaguars are “within striking distance.”
“The Jaguars have had preliminary discussions about contract extensions with defensive end Travon Walker, the No. 1 pick in 2022, tight end Brenton Strange and receiver Parker Washington,” DiRocco said.
“Washington also set career highs in catches (58), receiving yards (847) and receiving TDs (five).
“General manager James Gladstone is optimistic about the chances of extending them this offseason, saying the Jaguars are ‘probably within striking distance to see things come to light.”‘
Here’s a look at Spotrac’sprojected contract
Jacksonville Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence, NFL, ESPN
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) catches a pass from Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16), not shown, after an NFL training camp session at the Miller Electric Center, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Contract Length: 4 years
Average Per Year: $14 million
Total Contract Amount: $56 million
Rank Among WR: 30th
As John Shipley of Sports Illustratednotes, if Parker Washington continues to play at a high level, he could end up commanding a salary similar to slot receiver Wan’Dale Robinson. The Tennessee Titans signed him to a four-year, $70 million contract, with a maximum value of $78 million and $38 million in guaranteed money. Robinson enjoyed a breakout final season with the New York Giants, catching 92 passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns, previously averaging less than 500 yards in his first three years.
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