Jaguars WR Washington Speaks on Being Praised by Tom Brady

Following the Jacksonville Jaguars' ugly 19-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday morning, the team continues to get praised as one of the top teams in the AFC Conference.

Starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence continues to play at an elite level, while fourth-year wide receiver Parker Washington is emerging as one of the most-consistent players at his position.

Against the Eagles, Washington had his best game of the season, recording six catches for 124 receiving yards and two touchdowns, putting the Jaguars' offense on his back.

Following the win, FOX Sports posted a clip of seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady talking about Washington, where he talked about his breakout performances and called him a "dawg."

On Thursday, Washington was asked about being praised by one of the best to ever do it.

"That means everything, you know, (to) get recognition from one of the greats..." Washington said. "That's just motivation to keep going."

Through the opening five weeks, Washington is among the league leaders in receiving yards (No. 14), receiving touchdowns (No. 4), and yards per reception (No. 16), while making multiple explosive plays seemingly each week.

Washington has become Lawrence's top target, especially in clutch moments and third/fourth down opportunities.

On Wednesday, ESPN's Michael DiRocco reported on just how dynamic Washington has been on late downs, noting that he leads the league with 381 receiving yards on third and fourth downs since Week 11 of the 2025 season.

After multiple failed fourth-down attempts within the ten-yard line against Philadelphia, Lawrence finally found pay dirt, connecting with Washington for an incredible 27-yard score.

On yet another fourth-down try, Lawrence gave Washington a 1-on-1 opportunity down the right sideline.

Washington got ahead of his defender and came down with the score with one hand, giving Jacksonville a brief lead.

Tough grabs have become a weekly trend for Washington, with this catch being featured on SportsCenter's Top 10 on Monday.

"If it’s in his vicinity, he’s shown he can make just about any play," Lawrence said after their Week 4 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

As the season progresses, a contract extension remains a possibility for Washington, who had negotiated a potential deal throughout the offseason.

Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone has said that the front office will not hesitate to continue negotiations throughout the season, but Washington has remained focused on his on-field production.

"The main thing for me is just really sticking to the foundation of what got me to this point," Washington said. "And that's really how I've just been able to just make tough catches. I always just wanted to just focus on the ball."