JACKSONVILLE – Parker Washington is smiling these days.
With reason, because as Jaguars 2025 Training Camp continues at the Miller Electric Center this week, this increasingly feels like the right situation at the right time for the third-year wide receiver.
"I'm excited to keep going and keep getting better," Washington said Wednesday following a two-and-half hour padded practice on Day 11 of camp.
That improvement and approach has been constant for Washington since the arrival of Head Coach Liam Coen and a new offensive staff that continues to be impressed by Washington's versatility and production.
"He can plug and play at different spots and go and execute a wide route tree," Jaguars first-year coordinator Grant Udinski said.
Udinski spoke Wednesday following a particularly impressive practice for Washington. The sixth-round receiver from Penn State University not only had a spectacular 50-yard reception from quarterback Trevor Lawrence early in practice, he caught a touchdown pass later in practice with multiple intermediate receptions throughout.
"When you see a guy who can win consistently against man coverage and match coverage, tight coverage like that, make plays on the ball, attack the ball with his hands, those are encouraging for the play caller," Udinski said. "They give you comfort to give him isolation routes and put him in different spots. It allows you to trust Parker to be at different spots on the field."
Washington following Wednesday's practice spoke of the importance of having shown a new coaching staff such versatility in an offense where that trait matters.
"We're moving guys around," he said. "That has been so fun to be a part of, so fun to watch as guys are able to show how versatile they can be. For me today, being able to play outside, make some big plays, that's exciting.