Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants. The Falcons signed Washington off the practice squad to the active roster Dec. 11 due to rookie running back Jase McClellan (knee) being placed on injured reserve. However, Washington will not play in Sunday's game as the Falcons roll with a three-man backfield of Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams. McClellan's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 29.
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Status
INACTIVE - Coach's Decision - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-29Latest Carlos Washington news
Team
Atlanta Falcons
Birthdate
12/26/1998 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 210 lbs
Birthplace
Clinton, MD, USA
Position
RB
College
Southeastern Louisiana
Experience
1 season
Career History
Atlanta Falcons
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants. The Falcons signed Washington off the practice squad to the active roster Dec. 11 due to rookie running back Jase McClellan (knee) being placed on injured reserve. However, Washington will not play in Sunday's game as the Falcons roll with a three-man backfield of Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams. McClellan's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 29.
The Falcons signed Washington to their active roster Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports. Washington's signing to the active roster likely comes in response to the Falcons' placing rookie running back Jase McClellan (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday. Expect Washington to serve as a depth piece in Atlanta's backfield for the remainder of the season, playing behind Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams.
Washington signed with the Falcons' practice squad on Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. Washington spent last season on the team's practice squad, but he never made it to the active roster. Despite starting multiple preseason games, the Southeastern Louisiana product was unable to secure a 53-man roster spot out of training camp and will once again be a member of the practice squad.
Washington was waived by the Falcons on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. Washington signed a reserve/future contract with Atlanta in January and turned 29 carries into 71 yards and a touchdown while also adding two catches for 20 yards during the preseason. Although he didn't make the initial 53-man roster, it's possible that the running back sticks around with the Falcons' practice squad to open 2024 if he clears waivers.
Washington recorded four rushes for seven yards in Friday's 31-0 preseason loss to the Jaguars. He added one reception on one target for seven yards. It wasn't an impressive stat line for Washington, but he was again the first running back on the field with neither Bijan Robinson nor Tyler Allgeier suiting up. Washington joined the Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 season and spent last year on the team's practice squad. Heading into 2024, he looks to be the favorite for the third spot on the depth chart.
Washington started Saturday's 13-12 preseason loss at Baltimore and took nine carries for 39 yards. With Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier rested, Washington was busy for much of the first half while working ahead of rookie sixth-round pick Jase McClellan for a second straight week. Adnan Ikic of The Falcoholic believes Washington, a 2023 UDFA, has the inside track to the No. 3 RB job, but McClellan did come on strong at the end of Saturday's game to finish with an 11-55-1 rushing line (scoring his TD in the final minute). Either way, the winner of the battle isn't likely to get Week 1 touches unless Robinson or Allgeier gets injured or Atlanta's game ends up being a blowout.