The Jaguars have a young, dynamic receiving corps entering the 2026-2027 NFL season. Will Parker Washington be extended before Week 1?
The Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive attack has been potent throughout the offseason, with reports calling the passing game "explosive" and starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence earning recognition as a dark horse MVP candidate.
The wide receiving corps has looked dialed in with Lawrence, as Brian Thomas Jr. looks like his old self and Parker Washington continues to build on last year's breakout season.
On Thursday, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joined the Pat McAfee Show to talk about the waning days of the offseason, where he predicted some more extensions to be done before Sunday.
Schefter named Washington as a player he thinks will be extended before Week 1, as the team has continued their talks with the Penn State product.
Washington has said that he and his agent have been communicating every day, while continuing to emphasize his main focus on getting ready for the season.
Last Tuesday, Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone was asked about Washington and what his work ethic has shown this offseason.
"There's a ton that he showcases on a daily basis on who he is and how he operates," Gladstone said.
He went on to say that Washington's actions speak to his character and work ethic, while assuring media that he will not shy away from attempting to extend his young receiver throughout the season.
But, getting a deal done with Washington could be smart to not only keep him in Duval, but potentially save money down the line.
New York Jets receiver Garrett Wilson is a prime example of this philosophy.
Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million extension in July 2025, making him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL.
Sure enough, the Seattle Seahawks recently blew this deal out of the water, extending superstar wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba for four years and $168.6 million and making him the NFL's highest-paid receiver at $42.15 million annually (almost $10 million more per year than Wilson).
Had the Jets waited to re-sign Wilson, they may have been looking at a much larger price tag than the already-lucrative $130 million extension.
For Washington, who has certainly earned a decent pay raise, another big season is in the cards.
The recent official Week 1 depth chart also depicted him as the primary punt returner, which adds another element to his skillset.
Last season, Washington was extremely dynamic as a punt returner, recording 341 yards and two scores.
The clock is ticking to get a deal done before the Jaguars' season kicks off, but Washington is in the right head space.
