Overview
- Parker Washington said the negotiations are ongoing and that he wants to stay with the Jaguars, with reporters and ESPN insiders describing a slim chance of finishing a deal before the Week 1 opener.
- As of Sept. 11, 2026 the sides have not signed an extension, and both Washington and his agent are continuing daily dialogue with the team while he stays focused on preparing to play.
- Reports place the teams roughly $10 million apart on annual average value, a gap that helps explain Jacksonville’s comfort with carrying talks into the regular season rather than rushing a deal.
- General manager James Gladstone has publicly said the Jaguars are prepared to negotiate during the season, a posture that gives the club leverage tied to Washington’s 2026 on-field performance and the option of a franchise tag next March.
- Recent receiver contracts such as Michael Wilson’s three years, $75 million and Zay Flowers’ four years, $140 million are being used as market comparables that could push Washington toward a $25–30 million annual value if he sustains his late-2025 breakout.