Carlos Washington Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Reverts to practice squad Washington reverted to the practice squad with the Dolphins on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Washington was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Bengals. The running back failed to record any stats in the contest while playing nine snaps on offense and three with the special-teams unit. Ollie Gordon (43) led the way in the backfield in offensive snaps, and if Washington is elevated again at any point this season, he'll likely operate in a similar depth role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 5 The Dolphins elevated Washington from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Washington's promotion to the active roster gives the Dolphins backfield insurance in case Jaylen Wright (foot) is unable to play against the Bengals on Sunday. If Wright is ruled out, then Washington and recent waiver claim Kaytron Allen would operate in rotational roles behind Ollie Gordon.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back on Dolphins' practice squad The Dolphins signed Washington to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Washington was signed to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 15-10 loss to Minnesota. With De'Von Achane (knee) out for the remainder of the 2026 campaign, Washington could see more action with the Dolphins moving forward, though he likely won't have much of a role behind Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins sign Washington Jr. to the practice squad The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed running back Carlos Washington Jr. to the practice squad.

OCTOBER 7 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Cut loose by Miami Washington was waived by the Dolphins on Monday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Washington was signed to the active roster with Miami on Saturday after opening the season as a member of the team's practice squad. The running back didn't see any action in the Dolphins' 15-10 loss to Minnesota on Sunday, and he will now be placed on waivers. If Washington goes unclaimed, there's a good chance that he returns to Miami's practice squad.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins waive Washington Jr. The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have waived running back Carlos Washington Jr.

OCTOBER 5 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins surprise with Carlos Washington Jr. over Jarquez Hunter for roster spot The Miami Dolphins made a decision on who would serve as the third running back in Week 4, and while not shocking, it is mildly surprising.

OCTOBER 3 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Inked to Miami's 53-man roster The Dolphins signed Washington from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The move bolsters the Dolphins' backfield depth in the absence of De'Von Achane, who is out for the rest of the 2026 season due to a torn ACL in his left knee. Washington stuck around in Miami on the practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster out of training camp. Now that he's on the active roster, Washington will operate as the Dolphins' RB3 behind Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright moving forward.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Catches on with Miami practice squad The Dolphins signed Washington to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The Dolphins waived Washington during Sunday's cutdown day. The running back cleared waivers and has rejoined the team on the practice squad. The 27-year-old participated in all three preseason contests, rushing 18 times for 41 yards.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Miami Washington was waived by the Dolphins on Sunday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The running back signed with Miami in May with a chance to compete for the No. 4 running back spot behind De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon, but he averaged just 2.3 yards per carry across 16 preseason touches. Washington saw action in one regular-season game in each of the last seasons with Atlanta, though he has yet to receive a regular-season carry.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with Dolphins Washington signed with the Dolphins on Thursday.

Impact Washington played exactly one game in each of the last two seasons with the Falcons, and he stuck to special teams in both affairs. The Southeastern Louisiana product is likely vying for the No. 4 running back role behind De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Atlanta The Falcons waived Washington on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Washington spent 2025 on the Falcons' practice squad, being elevated for the season opener against the Buccaneers before returning to the practice squad for the rest of the season. The running back's few NFL snaps were spent on special teams. Washington will likely end up back on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs future deal with Atlanta The Falcons signed Washington to a reserve/future contract Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.

Impact Washington will stick around Atlanta after spending the entirety of the season with the team's practice squad, earning one elevation to the active roster in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. The running back played 10 snaps on special teams in the contest, failing to record any stats. With Tyler Allgeier set to become a free agent in the offseason, Washington could compete for the top reserve role behind Bijan Robinson in 2026.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Washington reverted to Atlanta's practice squad Monday.

Impact Washington didn't record any stats across the 10 snaps he played on special teams during Sunday's loss versus the Buccaneers. The 2023 undrafted free agent will now await his next opportunity to be called up to the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays exclusively on special teams Washington played 10 special-teams snaps during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Undrafted rookie Nathan Carter was a healthy inactive, so Washington was elevated from the practice squad and served as the No. 3 running back behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allegier. The Robinson-Allegier duo is one of the best in the NFL, so it's going to be hard for Washington or Carter to carve out anything more than an emergency depth role in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Washington was elevated from Atlanta's practice squad Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Washington failed to make Atlanta's initial roster but re-signed with the practice squad. If he's active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, he'll be fourth on the running back depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Washington was elevated from Atlanta's practice squad Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Washington failed to make Atlanta's initial roster but re-signed with the practice squad. If he's active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, he'll be fourth on the running back depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Atlanta The Falcons signed Washington to the practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Washington was unable to play in any of the Falcons' three preseason games due to a hamstring injury, but he'll stick around in Atlanta on the team's practice squad. He spent most of the 2024 season on the Falcons' practice squad but did play 11 snaps on special teams in Week 18 against the Panthers.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Atlanta The Falcons waived Washington on Tuesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Washington dealt with a hamstring injury for the majority of the summer and didn't appear in any of the three preseason contests. He played in one regular-season game with Atlanta last season, logging 11 snaps on special teams.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play this week Washington (hamstring) is not expected to play in Atlanta's preseason finale against Dallas on Friday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Washington has yet to play this preseason, so it appears as if he'll go the entire exhibition slate without recording a snap. He appeared in just one regular-season contest last season, logging 11 snaps on special teams.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Washington has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury and will miss "some time," D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Washington didn't play in last Friday's preseason opener against the Lions. The 26-year-old appeared in just one regular-season contest last season, logging 11 snaps on special teams.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 16 Washington (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster The Falcons signed Washington to their active roster Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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