Questionable
Injury Thumb
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
46
YDS
317
TD
3
AVG
6.9
TAR
65
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
A 2024 sixth-round pick, Washington mostly had a quiet rookie season but then came on relatively strong at the end with 16 catches for 169 yards over the final four games. He appeared capable as the Dolphins' No. 3 receiver, and also returned both punts and kickoffs, but there is some risk of slipping down the depth chart after the team signed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine this offseason. At 5-foot-9, 191, with 4.47 speed and a 42.5-inch vertical jump, Washington is a strong and explosive athlete who thrives with the ball in his hands. He fits best in the slot, but the Dolphins also have Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as excellent options there, making it unclear exactly how Washington will fit into the offense this season. He might just be injury insurance for Hill and Waddle, despite playing reasonably well as a rookie. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $4.22 million contract with the Dolphins in June of 2024.
Hurts thumb Sunday
Washington exited Sunday's game against the Patriots with a thumb injury.
ANALYSIS
Before his departure from the contest, Washington caught one pass for two yards and a TD and ran twice for 22 yards. Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease, Tahj Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are the Dolphins' available WRs in Week 18 while Washington is sidelined.
Before his departure from the contest, Washington caught one pass for two yards and a TD and ran twice for 22 yards. Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease, Tahj Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are the Dolphins' available WRs in Week 18 while Washington is sidelined.
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Air Yards Per Game
17.4Air Yards Per Snap
0.53% Team Air Yards
9.3%% Team Targets
13.9%Avg Depth of Target
4.6 YdsCatch Rate
70.8%Drop Rate
1.5%Avg Yds After Catch
5.7% Targeted On Route
19.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 8"Weight
195 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.47 secVertical Jump
42.5 inBroad Jump
126 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
30.38 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Washington was expected by many to be selected in the fourth round of the 2024 draft. The receiver fell into the sixth round, and Miami selected the receiver with the No. 184 pick. At 5-foot-9, 191 pounds and not showing great route versatility, Washington projects to be a slot receiver. Currently, the Dolphins have Braxton Berrios and River Cracraft who have functioned at times in the No. 3 receiver role. Should Washington have a strong training camp, it’s possible he can challenge Berrios and Cracraft for a regular role in the offense. However, with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle dominating targets, the No. 3 role in Miami is unlikely to provide significant target volume.
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Quiet in win over Bucs
Washington secured one of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over Tampa Bay. He also carried the ball once for one yard.
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Rushing TD in loss
Washington caught his lone target for 23 yards and rushed one time for a nine-yard touchdown in Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
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Only targeted once
Washington secured his only target for 10 yards during Miami's 28-15 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.
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Secures three of four targets
Washington caught three of four targets for 10 yards during Miami's 34-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.
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Four catches in win
Washington caught four of five targets for 30 yards in the Dolphins' 21-17 win over the Saints on Sunday.
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Set for increased role
Washington is expected to take on a larger role in the Miami offense with Tyreek Hill sidelined, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill will be out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury suffered Monday against the Jets, opening up a lot of opportunity in the Miami offense. Darren Waller stepped up to score twice in Monday's win, but Washington didn't immediately see an increased role, earning a season-low 48 percent of offensive snaps and only three targets. However, he performed well during the preseason and has shown some explosiveness as a punt returner, suggesting he could excel with additional offensive touches.
Hill will be out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury suffered Monday against the Jets, opening up a lot of opportunity in the Miami offense. Darren Waller stepped up to score twice in Monday's win, but Washington didn't immediately see an increased role, earning a season-low 48 percent of offensive snaps and only three targets. However, he performed well during the preseason and has shown some explosiveness as a punt returner, suggesting he could excel with additional offensive touches.