Falcons turn to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. for key game vs Giants
The Atlanta Falcons have made a change at quarterback for a key game against the woeful New York GiantsDECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press
CASEY WASHINGTON #14 - WIDE RECEIVER - ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
Falcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup
The Atlanta Falcons face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday nightDECEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press
Chargers will be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons
The Los Angeles Chargers are missing top running back JNOVEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press
Falcons select Brandon Dorlus, JD Bertrand, Jase McClellan, Casey Washington and Zion Logue in day three of 2024 NFL Draft Falcons select DL Brandon Dorlus with No. 109 overall NFL Draft pick, JD Bertrand with the No. 104 overall NFL Draft pick, Jase McClellan wi...
APRIL 27, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Casey Washington press conference | 2024 NFL Draft Casey Washington speaks to the Atlanta media in a virtual press conference after being selected with the No. 187 overall selection in the 20...
APRIL 27, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Penix wowed Falcons' Morris, Fontenot with sound of his passes in pre-NFL draft workout
There’s a reason Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot made a cross-county flight for a personal workout with Washington quarterback Michael Penix,...APRIL 27, 2024 • Associated Press
Posts season high in bowl game Washington caught all eight targets for 74 yards during the 19-10 defeat versus Mississippi State in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 2.
Impact Washington had to take on a bigger role with the Fighting Illini forced to lean into the passing game with bell-cow back Chase Brown, who finished the regular season as the nation's fourth-leading rusher. As a result, the 6-foot-2 wideout recorded season highs in receptions and receiving yards while also matching his most targets in a game this season. He did still finish as the team's second-leading receiver behind slot receiver Isaiah Williams (nine receptions, 114 yards, 12 targets). However, this strong showing to end the season should give Washington a leg up to be the team's No. 2 wideout for Ole Miss transfer quarterback Luke Altmyer heading into the 2023 season.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New-look Illini look to build in Bielema's second year
Coach Bret Bielema offered Illinois fans a ray of hope by going 5-7 in a 2021 debut campaignAUGUST 15, 2022 • Associated Press
Illinois rolls over Northwestern, keeps bowl hopes alive
Brandon Peters threw for 242 yards and a touchdown and Illinois rolled over Big Ten rival Northwestern  47-14NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Struggle is real when most Big Ten offenses enter red zone
Most Big Ten offenses are struggling when they move inside the opponent's 20-yard lineOCTOBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Illini QB Artur Sitkowski out for season with broken arm
Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left arm against Penn StateOCTOBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Oregon's Dye scores four straight
Saturday's best: Oregon's Travis Dye became the first player in FBS history to score a touchdown on four consecutive carries in the 10th-ranked Ducks' 34-41 win over UCLAOCTOBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Illinois stuns No. 7 Penn State 20-18 in NCAA's 1st 9OT game
Casey Washington caught a 2-point conversion pass from Brandon Peters to end the first nine-overtime game in NCAA history and lift Illinois over No. 7 Penn State 20-18OCTOBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Returning to Illinois Washington is transferring back to Illinois where he will be eligible for the 2021 season, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact After leaving Illinois in favor of Wake Forest back in January, Washington will return to Champaign and rejoin Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini for the 2021 season. The 6-foot-2 wide out recorded 21 catches for 238 yards in his last two seasons with the team.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Illinois Football: Former Illini wide receiver Casey Washington, "I'm back" Illinois football is in the middle of a transition period right now with numerous players hitting the transfer portal or leaving the team. T...
JUNE 30, 2021 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Transferring again Washington has re-entered the transfer portal, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Washington, who played for Illinois before joining Wake Forest in January, is now back in the transfer portal. He had 21 catches for 238 yards in his two seasons at Illinois.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
