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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: Staying in New Orleans
Dwayne Washington signed a contract extension with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.Washington hasn’t played more than 46 offensive snaps in any of the last three seasons with the Saints, but the 26-year-old offers dependable backfield depth, and he can contribute as a kick returner in a pinch. Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray (quadriceps) are both returning for 2021, so Washington’s duties will be reserved primarily to special teams once again.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: Totals 15 yards in 2020
Dwayne Washington rushed eight times for 15 yards over 11 regular-season games in 2020.Washington saw very limited action as a running back this season, and he ended the year with one fewer touch than he saw in 2019, including no work as a receiver. He played primarily on special teams, and that’s likely the role he’ll fill in 2021 if he returns to the New Orleans Saints. Washington will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after spending the last three seasons with New Orleans.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: Returns from COVID list
The New Orleans Saints activated Dwayne Washington (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.Washington was forced to miss Week 17 after landing on the COVID list as a high-risk close contact, but he’ll now be eligible to return to team facilities. Latavius Murray (undislosed) also returned from the COVID list Wednesday, though Alvin Kamara (illness) remains iffy for Saturday’s wild-card matchup against the Bears. Washington could see an increased depth role if Kamara can’t go.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: In COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday
Dwayne Washington was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and is out for Sunday’s game against the Panthers, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.Washington, along with Latavius Murray, are both considered high-risk close contacts to Alvin Kamara, who has tested positive for the coronavirus. As a result, all three will be sidelined for the regular-season finale. In their absence. Ty Montgomery should see a significant increase in reps at running back. New Orleans is also expected to promote Tony Jones from the practice squad, and Taysom Hill could potentially get some more run as well.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: Logs three carries in win
Dwayne Washington rushed three times for six yards in the New Orleans Saints’ 31-3 win over the Broncos on Sunday.With New Orleans leading this one comfortably throughout, the offense went on cruise control, leading to Washington’s appearance. Coming into the contest, he sported five carries for nine yards on the season, all of which he racked up in a Week 9 rout of Tampa Bay. Unless the Saints are up big in a blowout, Washington is unlikely to take the field and will remain mostly a special-teams contributor.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: No limitations Wednesday
Dwayne Washington (back) was a full participant at Wednesday’s practice.Washington was sidelined the past two games by the back injury, but it appears he’s healthy heading into Week 12. The 26-year-old is unlikely to have much of an offensive role as long as Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray continue to be available.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: Set to miss second straight game
Dwayne Washington (back) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Falcons, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.Washington can’t seem to shake this back injury, and he wasn’t able to practice this week. His absence won’t affect the offensive dynamic much unless either Alvin Kamara or Latavius Murray suffers an injury, in which case Ty Montgomery would handle some backfield reps.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: Inactive Week 10
Dwayne Washington (back) is inactive for Sunday’s Week 10 tilt against the 49ers.The reserve running back has only five carries on the year, so his third absence of the season should only have an impact on New Orleans’ special-teams units. Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray will continue to handle the backfield workload for the New Orleans Saints.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: Questionable Week 10
Dwayne Washington is questionable for Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a back injury.The 26-year-old was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited practice participant, and he was unable to participate at Friday’s session. Washington will need to show some improvement to be able to play Sunday versus San Francisco.
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Saints’ Dwayne Washington: Healthy scratch for MNF
Dwayne Washington (coach’s decision) is inactive for Monday’s game versus the Raiders, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.Washington was lifted from the COVID-19 list last Thursday, but he’ll sit out while Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray and Ty Montgomery suit up for the primetime game.
