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Washington

The Broncos selected Washington in the fifth round of last year’s draft after the speedy receiver put together a solid career at Samford University. Despite strong athleticism and good playmaking abilities, Washington was unable to stick around on a Broncos roster that’s been hurt at receiver early this year. In addition to Washington, the Broncos also cut OL Henry Byrd.

With the unfortunate season-ending injury to Tim Patrick, Washington will get an even bigger chance to crack the Broncos’ receiving rotation. Coach Nathaniel Hackett praised Washington’s work ethic and said that it has put him into a position to earn playing time. That, combined with his speed, hands and ability to come down with the deep ball from Russell Wilson has put the coaching staff and team on notice.

Sports Illustrated’s Ric Serritella called Washington (5'9/181) an “offensive weapon” which checks out when looking at the stats he logged while at Samford, an FCS school. He posted 813 receiving yards, 742 kick return yards, 243 punt return yards, and 140 rushing yards in his final collegiate season. Washington also notched three return touchdowns in 2021. In a near-upset over Florida, Washington dropped a 10/124/1 receiving line. He also scored a rushing touchdown and had a great day as a returner. Washington profiles as a backup slot receiver who earns his paychecks as a returner. He will need to show his special teams chops in training camp to crack the Broncos’ stacked depth chart at receiver.