Insider Expects Jaguars to Extend Rising Offensive Star Before Week 1
The Jacksonville Jaguars may have one last move in them before the start of the 2026 season.
As the NFL season of 2026 prepares to kick off, rumors swirl about contract extensions for rising stars. ESPN insider Adam Schefter predicts that some teams may still have the chance to extend player deals before the start of Week 1. One player who may be in the spotlight is Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington. Schefter told The Pat McAfee Show, "I think there will be some extensions that get done by the time opening games roll around."
Washington, a 24-year-old, had a breakout season in 2025, recording 58 catches for 847 yards and five touchdowns. Reports suggest he is ready to continue his impressive performance, and recent training camp activity indicates he is poised for even more success. While the specific terms of Washington's potential extension remain unclear, he has expressed his desire to stay with the Jaguars.
Washington, a sixth-round pick in 2023, has steadily improved his numbers each year, amassing 106 catches for 1,369 yards and 10 touchdowns since joining the team. As a college standout at Penn State, he totaled 146 catches for 1,920 yards and 12 touchdowns from 2020 to 2022.
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