American football player (1986–2021)
American football player
Lorenzo Washington (December 2, 1986 – February 14, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Alabama .
He was also a member of the New England Patriots , New York Jets and Detroit Lions .
College career
A native of Loganville, Georgia , Washington attended Grayson High School before enrolling at the University of Alabama .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] In August 2008, head coach Nick Saban moved him from nose tackle to defensive end.[ 4] Washington was a member of Alabama's 2009 national championship team .[ 5]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft , Washington signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 25, 2010.[ 6] He was released on July 29, 2010, after a hamstring injury prevented Washington from practicing with the team.[ 7]
New England Patriots
Washington was signed to the New England Patriots ' practice squad on November 3, 2010.[ 8] He was released on January 3, 2011.[ 9]
New York Jets
Washington was signed by the New York Jets to a future contract on January 26, 2011.[ 10] He was waived on September 2.[ 11]
Detroit Lions
On September 2, 2012, the Detroit Lions signed Washington to their practice squad.[ 12]
Death
Washington died in his Dallas home of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on February 14, 2021, aged 34.[ 13] [ 14]
References
^ Barnhart, Tony (August 25, 2008). "Atlanta's SEC impact: Alabama's Lorenzo Washington" . Atlanta Journal-Constitution .
^ "It's UGA or 'Bama for blue-chipper: Grayson lineman highly sought" . Atlanta Journal-Constitution . January 28, 2004.
^ "Washington picks Tide over Bulldogs" . Atlanta Journal-Constitution . January 29, 2004.
^ Estes, Gentry (August 22, 2008). "Nick Saban moves Lorenzo Washington to defensive end, leaving nose tackle to Terrence Cody and Josh Chapman" . Times-Tribune . Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2020 .
^ Goodbread, Chase (April 25, 2010). "Tide's Johnson, Deaderick drafted in final round" . Tuscaloosa News .
^ Herndon, Mike (April 25, 2010). "Lorenzo Washington agrees to free agent deal with Dallas" . The Press Register . Advance Publications. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ Archer, Todd (July 29, 2010). "Cowboys cut kicker Alvarado, DE Washington and add Teddy Williams, Sadler-McQueen" . The Dallas Morning News . A. H. Belo Corporation. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ Reiss, Mike (November 3, 2010). "DL Washington joins practice squad" . ESPN. Archived from the original on November 8, 2010. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ Price, Christopher (January 3, 2011). "Pats Put Ron Brace on IR, release Lorenzo Washington" . WEEI Sports Radio Network. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ "Transactions" . New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 4, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011 .
^ Mehta, Manish (September 3, 2011). "Jets trim roster to 53; make two trades" . New York Daily News . Mortimer Zuckerman. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011 .
^ "Detroit Lions Fill Practice Squad Roster" . September 2, 2012.
^ Potter, Charlie (February 15, 2021). "Former Alabama DL Lorenzo Washington passes away" . 247Sports . Retrieved July 22, 2024 .
^ Guerrero, Maria (February 24, 2021). "17 Dallas County Deaths Investigated for Possible Links to Winter Storm" . NBCDFW . Retrieved January 1, 2022 .
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