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Running Back Rank: #44
Overall: #133
Washington continues to be a top playmaker in the Jets offense. He averaged 5.9 yards per carry and had eight touchdowns last season. He had 47 receptions, which was a career high. Thomas Jones is the starter, but the Jets will find more and more ways to get Washington involved in the offense this season. He makes things happen with the ball in his hands. Washington has great moves and is tough to bring down in the open field. He has quick feet and good strength for his size.
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Washington is a good flex guy for fantasy teams, especially in PPR leagues. He seems setup for career highs across the board. Washington can get around 1,000 total yards and eight or so scores, making him a solid No. 3 back for fantasy teams. Washington is a good sleeper candidate, especially if you consider Jones is getting up there in years. |
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| Dennis Waszak Jr., of The Associated Press, reports the New York Jets placed RB Leon Washington (fibula) on the Injured Reserve List Monday, Oct. 26. He underwent season-ending surgery in which a rod was inserted into his broken right leg. The team is expecting Washington to make a full recovery. |
| Fantasy Impact: This is a big blow to the Jets offense. Rookie Shonn Greene becomes the top backup to Thomas Jones. |
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| Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington (fibula), who is earning $535,000 in the final year of his current deal, took out a Lloyds of London insurance policy at the start of the season to protect against injury. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington (fibula) underwent emergency surgery Sunday, Oct. 25, to repair a compound fracture of his right fibula. |
| Fantasy Impact: Washington is likely out the rest of the season because of the injury. |
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| Leon Washington suffered a broken leg during the Week 7 game, but is not necessarily headed to Injured Reserve at this time. |
| Fantasy Impact: Washington is likely to be out most of the rest of the year, though. Rookie Shonn Greene should pickup work in his place. |
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| Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said he does not expect to have a contract extension in place with RB Leon Washington before the start of the season. |
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| Newsday's Rod Boone reports New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum does not expect to have a contract extension in place with RB Leon Washington before the start of the regular season. The team reportedly increased their offer to $5 million per year, and Washington will miss free agency if the NFL has an uncapped year in 2010. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets are not having serious talks with RB Leon Washington about a new contract at this time. |
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| New York Jets RB Leon Washington rushed nine times for 62 yards Saturday, Aug. 29, against the New York Giants. He also had three receptions for seven yards. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports nothing is imminent in regards to the New York Jets signing RB Leon Washington to a long-term contract extension. The team is still trying to sign Washington. However, it is believed both sides have not spoken in about two weeks. The Jets have an offer on the table that includes $10 million in guarantees, sources said. Even though the talks have hit a standstill, it would be a surprise if negotiations don't resume before the start of the season. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets have increased their offer to RB Leon Washington considerably. According to sources, the Jets have an offer on the table that averages $4.5 million a year. Washington is believed to be seeking $6 million per year. However, if the Jets go higher than $5 million, they'd be paying him more than RB Thomas Jones, the team's starting tailback. |
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