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Jaguars' Parker Washington will be ‘hard to keep off the field’ says Trevor Lawrence
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At 5-foot-10, Parker Washington isn't thought of as a physical receiver. The elusive return specialist for the Jacksonville Jaguars is more known for his shiftiness and quick step.
But in Sunday's 17-17 tie with the New Orleans Saints , Washington used his strength to find the endzone.
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"The crazy part about it is that we don't tackle much during practice," Washington told Jaguars team reporter Kai Stevens after the game. "So, when you get in those live moments it's like, 'Oh, we can actually go now.' It was cool to see that I could break a tackle. It was most important just to get in the endzone and make a play for our team."
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Washington opened the scoring for the day with a 7-yard touchdown reception , shedding a Saints defender before diving across the goal line. It was one of his two catches for 19 yards as he and the starters were pulled from the game in the first half.
Washington got the start at receiver as rookie two-way star Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown were inactive. He stepped up to fill the void without drop off — something he's used to doing at this point in his career.
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"He just consistently keeps competing at a high level," head coach Liam Coen said of Washington. "Every day he makes a play. Every day he's in the right spot at the right time, working his tail off."
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 17: Parker Washington #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars scores a touchdown past Danny Stutsman #47 of the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 at Caesars Superdome on August 17, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Washington has mostly been featured in a reserve capacity, playing behind veteran receiver Christian Kirk . But as he enters his third season in the NFL, he's set to see the field a lot more in Coen's system.
As the team continues with its plan to feature Hunter on both sides of the ball, Washington is the first man up in instances where Hunter is on defense.
With versatility to play inside or outside, he'll be a key piece to Jacksonville's offense.
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"He keeps making plays and keeps showing up," quarterback Trevor Lawrence said. "It's gonna be tough to keep that guy off the field the way he's playing."
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars' Parker Washington scores touchdown in preseason game vs. Saints
