Washington has surged in camp as a standout, quietly earning recognition and a potential starting role given Mooney's absence. His rising trajectory makes him a compelling late-round dynasty pick or depth FLEX play if his role continues to grow.

Washington’s absence Friday effectively locks him as a roster stalwart, preserving Atlanta’s depth chart at WR. His presence in practice and the game-day in-roads will matter for the Falcons’ WR corps as they evaluate how much top-line talent is needed to complement their emerging depth.

Washington rises as Darnell Mooney’s stand-in, emerging from sixth-round rookie status to a top-five depth-chart presence after Mooney’s injury. His training-camp standout performance and Atlanta’s Week 1 plan position him as a sneaky deep-league add that could handle Week 1 duties.

Washington, Falcons wide receiver, is part of the roster-battle narrative as teams balance depth behind the starters. His role could gain importance if the Falcons lean on pass-game versatility and need a reliable depth option in the receiving corps.

Casey Washington is showing improvement and is a key target for Penix during training camp.