Montrell Washington
PositionWide receiver, return specialist
Birth dateMarch 14, 1999 (age 27)
Birth placeCanton, Georgia, U.S.
Height5 ft
Height in10
Weight lb170
High schoolCherokee (Canton)
CollegeSamford (2017–2021)
Draftyear2022
Draftround5
Draftpick162
Pastteams
StatusActive
Highlights
Statseason2024
Statlabel 1Receptions
Statvalue 14
Statlabel 2Receiving yards
Statvalue 22
Statlabel 3Touchdowns
Statlabel 4Rushing yards
Statvalue 430
Statlabel 5Return yards
Statvalue 5706
PfrW/WashMo00

Montrell Washington (born March 14, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Samford Bulldogs.[1]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Washington was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, 162nd overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[2] As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games and started one. He contributed with kick and punt return duties on special teams.[3]

On August 29, 2023, Washington was waived by the Broncos.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 31, 2023, Washington was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on September 27.[6] He was waived on October 19.[7] Washington was a part of the Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII winning team when they beat the San Francisco 49ers.[8] On February 14, Washington signed a reserve/futures contract with Kansas City.[9]

Washington was waived by the Chiefs on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.[10][11] He was released on December 30 and re-signed to the practice squad eight days later.[12]

New York Giants

On February 14, 2025, Washington signed with the New York Giants.[13] On August 22, Washington was released by the Giants.[14]

DC Defenders

On January 14, 2026, Washington was selected by the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[15] He was released on March 19.[16]

Notes

  1. ^ Selected as return specialist
  2. ^ Selected as wide receiver

References

  1. ^ Blake, Lynden (November 22, 2021). "Montrell Washington finishes Samford career with impressive stat sheet". WBRC. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  2. ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 30, 2022). "Broncos select WR Montrell Washington with 162nd-overall pick". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Montrell Washington 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  4. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  5. ^ Lazarczyk, Logan (August 31, 2023). "Chiefs signed two proven veterans to practice squad on Wednesday". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  6. ^ Sweeney, Pete (September 27, 2023). "Chiefs make 5 roster moves, announce 2 won’t practice Wednesday". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Dixon, John (October 19, 2023). "Chiefs waive two players, getting active roster back down to 53". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  8. ^ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  9. ^ "Chiefs' Montrell Washington: Staying with Chiefs". CBSSports.com. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  10. ^ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  11. ^ "Chiefs Announce Practice Squad and Other Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  12. ^ Ediger, Jon. "Chiefs release standout LB, re-sign speedy WR". Chiefs Wire. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  13. ^ Valentine, Ed (2025-02-14). "New York Giants sign 2 ex-Kansas City Chiefs to futures contracts". Big Blue View. SB Nation. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  14. ^ Salomone, Dan (2025-08-22). "Giants release 8 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline". Giants Home New York Giants. NY Giants. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  15. ^ "Day Two of UFL Draft Introduces New Faces and Ignites the New Era of Spring Football". www.theufl.com. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  16. ^ Paolantonio, Christian. "DC Defenders Finalize 2026 UFL Roster With Cutdowns". PF Newsroom. Retrieved 20 March 2026.