
#82 WR · Atlanta Falcons
Height
6'0"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
25
College
Illinois
Draft
2024, Rd 6, #187
Experience
2 yrs
WR Rank
#203 / 309
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 15 | 7 | 108 | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 7 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$4.2M
Guaranteed
$194K
AAV
$1.1M/yr
The Falcons secured legitimate value with Casey Washington's four-year, $4.2M extension, earning a solid B+ CVI that reflects smart roster building at the position. Washington's depth piece production tier aligns perfectly with his $1.1M AAV salary, creating a cost-effective foundation for Atlanta's receiving corps without breaking the bank. As a young receiver still developing his NFL skills, the team-friendly structure provides excellent upside — the minimal $0.2M guaranteed money protects the Falcons from downside risk while giving Washington four years to prove he can evolve beyond his current role. The contract's low guarantee and modest annual value make this the kind of shrewd depth signing that championship teams rely on, allowing Atlanta to allocate premium dollars elsewhere while maintaining quality depth. This deal exemplifies how franchises should approach the middle tier of their roster — securing known commodities at fair market rates while preserving flexibility for bigger moves.
Casey Washington earns a D- for the Falcons at wide receiver, a young player who has not found his footing in Atlanta's receiving corps. Washington has been behind more established options on the depth chart and has not made the plays needed to earn more targets. His route running lacks the crispness to create consistent separation, and he has struggled to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. The Falcons have a talented receiver room, and Washington is at the bottom of the pecking order. He needs to make every opportunity count, and that has not happened yet.
No transactions found for this player.
Auto-moderated fan forum with 5-minute speaker turns
Loading discussion...
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D-
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)