Jaguars sidelined rising wide receiver Parker Washington with undisclosed injury

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed wide receiver Parker Washington on the day-to-day list after he suffered an undisclosed injury during preseason practice. According to Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union, Washington will miss at least the remainder of the current week, leaving the Jaguars without one of their most promising offensive weapons as they approach their second preseason matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

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Washington, 24, emerged as a key target in Jacksonville’s 2023 offense, recording a career-high 58 receptions for 847 yards and five touchdowns. Entering the 2024 preseason, he was widely regarded as a star of the Jaguars’ training camp and expected to build on his breakout season.

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Jaguars head coach Liam Coen indicated that the team intends to keep its starters on the field for a limited number of drives in the upcoming game, suggesting a strategic adjustment while Washington recovers. Coen’s plan reflects the coaching staff’s effort to balance competitive play with the health concerns surrounding the injured receiver.

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Washington’s absence forces Jacksonville to rely more heavily on other receivers, including Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Travis Hunter, Josh Cameron and CJ Williams. The shift may affect the timing and variety of the Jaguars’ passing attack, especially as the team evaluates depth and chemistry ahead of the regular season.

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• 2023 season: 58 catches, 847 yards, 5 TDs (career highs)

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• Current status: day-to-day, out for the rest of the week (undisclosed injury)

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• Upcoming game: second preseason contest versus the Carolina Panthers, with starters expected to play limited snaps

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The Jaguars will monitor Washington’s condition closely, while the broader roster adapts to his temporary loss during a critical evaluation period.

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