MONTRELL WASHINGTON NEWS

Back with Kansas City The Chiefs signed Washington to the practice squad Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Washington spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Chiefs' practice squad, and he was elevated for Week 8 against the Raiders and played 10 snaps (five on offense, five on special teams), but otherwise didn't show up in the box score. He was cut from the practice squad Dec. 30 in order to make room for linebacker Blake Lynch, but Washington is back on the practice squad and will be available for elevation to the active roster during the Chiefs' playoff run.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Kansas City The Chiefs cut Washington from the practice squad Monday.

Impact Washington signed with the Chiefs' practice squad in late August after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated to the active roster for Week 8 against the Raiders, during which he played 10 snaps (five on offense, five on special teams) and logged 14 kick return yards. Washington will have an opportunity to catch on with another team in need of wide receiver and special teams help.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Washington reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday.

Impact Washington saw his first action of the season but failed to record any offensive stats across the fine snaps he played. His only touch came on special teams, where he returned a kickoff for 14 yards. Washington will now wait for his next opportunity to be elevated.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 8 The Chiefs elevated Washington off the practice squad Saturday, in advance of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Washington may get his chance to make his 2024 regular-season debut versus Las Vegas on Sunday. He suited up for six regular-season games with Kansas City in 2023, but he wasn't targeted in that span.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back by Chiefs Washington signed with the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Washington bounced back and forth between the Chiefs' practice squad and active roster in 2023, and he appeared in six regular-season games while mostly playing on special teams. He wasn't able to crack Kansas City's 53-man roster, but he'll return on the taxi squad.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Chiefs Kansas City waived Washington on Tuesday.

Impact The 2022 fifth-round pick appeared in six games with the Chiefs during the 2023 season, but Washington won't be on their 53-man roster to start the new year. He's in line to become a free agent if he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Chiefs Kansas City waived Washington on Tuesday.

Impact The 2022 fifth-round pick appeared in six games with the Chiefs during the 2023 season, but Washington won't be on their 53-man roster to start the new campaign. He's in line to become a free agent if he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Book Hits Montrell Washington for a 49-yard Completion to put Chiefs Inside Red Zone Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Montrell Washington high-points Chiefs quarterback Ian Book's 49-yard pass to put KC inside the red zone.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Staying with Chiefs The Chiefs signed Washington to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Washington spent time on the Chiefs' practice squad last season and will now get another chance with the team. The 2022 fifth-round pick will now look to compete for a roster spot and can add value both as a receiver and a returner.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad The Chiefs reverted Washington to their practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kansas City elevated Washington from the practice squad ahead of Monday's contest against the Raiders, and he logged one special-teams snap and no offensive snaps in the loss. The elevation was his third of the campaign, so the Chiefs will need to sign him to their active roster if they want to utilize him in either of their final two regular-season games. Washington had been on the active roster earlier in the campaign, and he's played in six contests overall this season, logging 37 of his 39 snaps on special teams. He's recorded 61 punt-return yards and 20 kickoff return yards as a whole.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Chiefs elevated Washington from their practice Sunday.

Impact Washington will be elevated from Kansas City's practice time for the second time since signing with them back in October and is now set to play versus the Raiders on Monday. The 24-year-old should provide extra depth at receiver as Kadarius Toney has been ruled out with a hip injury.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated Saturday The Chiefs elevated Washington from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact The move coincides with Kansas City placing Mecole Hardman (thumb) on injured reserve and ruling out Kadarius Toney (ankle) for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Washington has bounced between the Chiefs' active and practice squads this season and has played 34 snaps on special teams in four games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad The Chiefs signed Washington to their practice squad Saturday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact The second-year wide receiver out of Stanford has bounced back and forth between Kansas City's active roster and practice squad this season. Washington has appeared in four games for the Chiefs in 2023, recording 61 return yards on eight opportunities as the team's punt returner.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets waived by Chiefs Kansas City waived Washington on Thursday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Washington's tenure with the Chiefs comes to a relatively prompt end after he was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Through four games this season, he has been unable to log an offensive snap, playing exclusively on special teams.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In first game as Kansas City Chiefs return specialist, Montrell Washington impressed Montrell Washington was once waived by the Denver Broncos. He’s now with the Chiefs and had a solid debut

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

STC Ben Kotwica on WR Montrell Washington: 'I'm very encouraged in what I saw' Special Teams Coordinator Ben Kotwica assesses the Broncos' return game and discusses the cyclical nature of field-goal kicking.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Mile High Morning: WR Montrell Washington eyeing growth as a returner in second year with Broncos Washington is aiming to establish himself as a playmaker in the return game.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos Coach 'Excited' to See Montrell Washington Return Punts The Denver Broncos have to improve their return yardage on special teams.

JUNE 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Broncos ST coach Ben Kotwica eager to track Montrell Washington's progress this summer “I love his work ethic,” Ben Kotwica said of returner Montrell Washington. “He’s always asking questions and wants to be out on the field.”

JUNE 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Mile High Morning: Justin Simmons, Montrell Washington join in as RISE program continues in third year at the Broncos Boys & Girls Club “I think what’s most important with these sessions is having a platform and opportunity for those kids to talk about real-world life issues...

APRIL 19, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

How Broncos Botched Montrell Washington's Rookie Season The Denver Broncos need a coach who understands how to get the most out of this young player.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Completes quiet first season Washington caught four of nine targets for two yards in 15 games this season. He also rushed five times for 30 yards.

Impact Washington finished his rookie campaign with minimal production despite playing in all but two games. The 23-year-old wideout saw limited playing time throughout the season as he remained buried on the depth chart. Heading into the 2023 season, Washington will look to make an impression on Denver's new coaching staff. However, the 5-foot-10, 170-pound receiver will likely face another uphill battle for playing time with fellow wideouts Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick (knee) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) all under contract for next season. As Washington continues to develop, he will likely operate in a depth role going forward.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jerry Rosburg praises Kendall Hinton, says Montrell Washington needs to "develop the fundamentals" Montrell Washington spent the majority of the season as the Broncos’ primary returner, and the fifth-round pick was given plenty of leeway t...

JANUARY 3, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Broncos stock report: Montrell Washington's offseason takes on increased significance Beat reporter Parker Gabriel takes stock of the Broncos following a Week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Draws one target Week 6 Washington played three of the Broncos' 55 snaps on offense in Monday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers, finishing with one reception for no yards on his lone target.

Impact Thus far during his professional career, the rookie fifth-round pick out of Samford has made his biggest mark as a return man rather than on offense. He's logged just three targets through Denver's first six contests and has carried twice for 28 yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE