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Leon Washington, RB, New York JetsNews | Statistics | Utilization | Depth Chart Jets | Could use Wildcat this season Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets could use the Wildcat formation on offense this season after practicing in the formation the last two days. RB Leon Washington and WR Brad Smith have lined up behind center in the formation during practice. Jets | L. Washington could hold out of training camp if new deal isn't in place Rich Cimini, of The New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington strongly hinted he won't show up for training camp if his contract situation isn't taken care of. He is set to make $535,000 this year. He wants to be paid "fair-market value." While he said he wasn't angry or frustrated, when Cimini asked him if he would be a camp holdout if negotiations were still dragging, Washington said: "You figure it out." Jets | Washington not at OTA Wednesday Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington was not present during the team's organized team activity Wednesday, June 3, because his fiancee was going into labor. Jets | Washington returns to offseason workouts Randy Lange, of NewYorkJets.com, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington returned to practice Monday, June 1. Washington stayed away from practice for two weeks, reportedly over his contract situation. Jets | Talks with Washington moving along Agent Alvin Keels twitted on his Twitter page that talks between the New York Jets and RB Leon Washington are moving along. He added that talks usually don't heat up until after July 4 and that he remains positive and continues to work. Jets | Washington not present Wednesday Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington was not present for the team's organized team activity Wednesday, May 27. Jets | Nothing imminent with Washington Updating a previous report, Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports nothing is imminent regarding a new deal for New York Jets RB Leon Washington even though the Jets met with his agent Monday, May 18. Jets | Meet with Washington's agent Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports the agent for New York Jets RB Leon Washington, Alvin Keels, met with team officials Monday, May 18, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. Washington, who is due to earn $535,000 in 2009 and is boycotting offseason workouts, was a no-show Monday, May 18, for the start of the second week of organized team activities. He had been attending workouts until last week when the team "lowballed" him with their initial offer. Jets | Agent for Washington says CBA obstacle in negotiations Dave Hutchinson, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports Alvin Keels, agent for New York Jets RB Leon Washington, said during a radio interview that the uncertainty of the Collective Bargaining Agreement is making the negotiations with the Jets about a new contract for Washington difficult. "I think one of the biggest obstacles we have to get through is the landscape of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Players in Leon's situation, he's one of 116 players this year that would be free at the end of the season under the normal Collective Bargaining Agreement but being that the rules have changed a little bit this year those guys that would have been free, with contracts expiring, will not be free," Keels said. Keels said he is confident an agreement will be reached. Jets | Ryan confident T. Jones, Washington will attend June minicamp Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he is confident RBs Leon Washington and Thomas Jones will be around for the team's mandatory minicamp in June. Also see 06/12 - NFL Players in the News | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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