The rookie Mike Washington Jr. TAKES OFF for 53 yards 😤 Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/dIDqYckE2T Via @NFL on X

What happened: The rookie running back broke a carry for 53 yards during NFL preseason action.

Why it matters: The gain offers an early measure of how his speed translates against NFL competition. His preseason touches will help shape his place in the running back rotation.

By the numbers: Washington ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

What to watch: His remaining preseason workload will show whether coaches expand his role before Week 1.

Sources

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