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Jets | Washington hopes to work during offseason workouts Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:49 -0800 Updating an earlier report, Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington (leg) said he hopes to be able to work out with the team when the Jets start their offeseason program in March. "My goal is, which I'm very optimistic about, is to get back in March for initial training. I want to be moving around pretty good. I want to be able to work out with the guys … I'm very optimistic about that. I have faith about it. I look forward to it. The way I'm moving right now, I'm right on target," Washington said.
Jets | Washington optimistic about being ready for 2010 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:13:40 -0800 Gene Frenette, of the Florida Times-Union, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington (leg) said he is optimistic about being ready to play next season. "I'm reasonably optimistic I'll be good to go by the start of the 2010 season. When the team gets back [for offseason workouts] in March, it's my goal to be moving around pretty good," Washington said.
Jets | Washington injury update Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:42:15 -0800 Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington (fibula) has already begun rehab and the team expects a full recovery. "Leon is special," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. "Our focus is getting him back to where he was. With Leon's work ethic, we expect a complete recovery. We're going to give him everything he needs. Our expectation is Leon will be here for a long time."
Jets | Washington to IR Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:25:14 -0700 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. The team is expecting Washington to make a full recovery but remains unsure as to when he will be healthy enough to play again.
Jets | L. Washington took out insurance policy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:52:57 -0700 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.
Jets | Washington underwent surgery Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:08:01 -0700 Updating previous reports, 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.
Jets | Washington will not necessarily be placed on IR yet Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:51:08 -0700 Updating a previous report, NFL.com reports the New York Jets have said RB Leon Washington (fibula) is not necessarily headed to Injured Reserve at this time.
Jets | L. Washington out for season Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:45:12 -0700 Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington (leg) suffered a broken right leg during the team's Week 7 game. He was taken to a hospital in Oakland, Calif., where it is believed surgery will be performed. It is believed Washington suffered a serious fracture.
Jets | Ryan impressed with Greene Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:18:30 -0700 Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan has been impressed with RB Shonn Greene (ankle) and said he wants to use Green as part of a rotation with RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington. Green rushed for 23 yards on four carries in Week 4, although he did suffer an ankle injury in the game. "The kid is a good running back," Ryan said. "He has some explosiveness. He kind of turned his ankle late in the game. I think this kid has a chance to be a good one."
Jets | T. Jones, Washington splitting time Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:11:11 -0700 Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have been seeing nearly equal playing time this season. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said the team will use whichever runner is producing at the time and will not give them a defined role. The Jets are hoping to make the offense more unpredictable. Washington said both running backs are fine with the situation. Schottenheimer said he believes Jones and Washington are interchangeable in all situations.
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