DWAYNE WASHINGTON NEWS

Lands on NFI list The Broncos placed Washington on the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Washington was unable to practice throughout the week with this illness, making it no surprise that he's been placed on Denver's NFI list. The veteran running back has appeared in 13 games for the Broncos this season, playing 247 of his 248 total snaps on special teams.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Washington (illness) wasn't listed on Denver's injury report Wednesday.

Impact Washington missed last week's win over the Browns with an illness but is now healthy again. The 29-year-old should be good to go for Sunday's game versus the Texans where he'll look to contribute on special teams.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Washington (illness) is inactive Sunday against the Browns, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Washington first appeared on the team's injury report Friday due to the illness, which will keep him from suiting up for a Week 12 matchup with Cleveland. His absence shouldn't impact the team's backfield, as Washington typically only sees snaps on special teams.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 12 Washington (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Washington popped up on Friday's injury report after he did not participate in practice while dealing with an illness. All but one of his 158 snaps this season has been on special teams as he's fourth in the backfield depth chart.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: S P.J. Locke, RB Dwayne Washington questionable for Week 12 game vs. Browns Locke and Washington are the only Broncos who were assigned game statuses for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos Promote RB Dwayne Washington to Active Roster Washington is a core special-teamer.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Broncos promote RB Dwayne Washington, designate OLB Baron Browning and safety P.J. Locke for return to practice The Broncos also signed wide receiver Michael Bandy to the practice squad.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Sean Payton Hypes Up Newly-Signed RB Dwayne Washington ‘Big, physical’ and a ‘good special teams player.’

AUGUST 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Sean Payton Hypes Up Newly-Signed RB Dwayne Washington ‘Big, physical’ and a ‘good special teams player.’

AUGUST 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Moves to NFI list Washington (illness) was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Washington hasn't played since Week 13 while dealing with migraine issues. The move will end his season early and ensure he is out Sunday against the Panthers. He'll look to return next season, while the move also opens a roster spot for the Saints.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Washington (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Washington has been unable to practice over the last three weeks due to a migraine, Terrin Waack of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. It's unclear whether the running back will be able to suit up for the Saints' regular-season finale in Week 18.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Thursday's session Washington (illness) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Washington was unavailable for both of New Orleans' previous two games due to an illness, but Saints coach Dennis Allen recently explained that the 28-year-old has been dealing with a cluster of migraine headaches, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. With Washington potentially on his way to missing a third consecutive contest Sunday against the Eagles and Alvin Kamara (quadriceps/personal) carrying a questionable tag, David Johnson, Eno Benjamin and Taysom Hill could serve as the team's top ball carriers come New Year's Day.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with migraine issues Saints coach Dennis Allen said that Washington is dealing with a cluster of migraine headaches and will be ruled out for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Mike Triplett of NewOrlean...

Impact Washington also sat out each practice of Week 15 prep while dealing with an illness before being ruled out for Sunday's win over the Falcons, though it's unclear if these migraines were the cause of his absence. Allen also said that the 28-year-old running back could be in line to miss multiple weeks while dealing with this issue, which would leave New Orleans without one of its core special-teamers moving forward. Washington has not recorded a rush or catch since Week 9, so his absence won't affect the team's game plan on offense.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Washington (illness) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Washington didn't practice at all during Week 15 prep due to an illness, so despite being listed as questionable, it's not surprising to see him ruled out. Eno Benjamin (coach's decision) is also inactive and Mark Ingram (knee) is out for the season, leaving David Johnson as the only active backup behind Alvin Kamara. However, Taysom Hill figures to get a few carries as well.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Washington (illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Washington didn't practice at all during Week 15 prep due to an illness, but he still has a chance to suit up Sunday. If the reserve running back is sidelined, newcomers David Johnson and Eno Benjamin would be the top backups behind Alvin Kamara.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Washington (illness) was not seen during the open-viewing period of the Saints' practice Thursday, Terrin Waack of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Washington has now missed back-to-back practices while dealing with an illness to begin Week 15. While it's discouraging that he wasn't able to ramp up his activity Thursday, he'll still have one more practice to improve his status before Friday's final injury reports. If Washington does remain sidelined, then the Saints could be down a core special-teams asset Sunday versus Atlanta.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Washington didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Washington landed on the injury report Wednesday as a non-participant due to an illness. The severity of the aliment remains unclear, but the backup running back will have two more opportunities to practice before the Saints need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could see slight usage increase Washington could be in line for more offensive snaps with No. 2 running back Mark Ingram expected to be out 4-6 weeks with an MCL tear, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Impact Washington has been a core special teamer for most of his career, logging just 83 offensive snaps over the past four seasons with New Orleans. The 28-year-old did previously see increased playing time and touches this season after Ingram initially went down with an MCL sprain Week 8. However, Washington went on to record only seven carries and one target across two lopsided contests versus the Raiders and Ravens. He then reverted to a near-exclusive role on special teams, as the Saints added veteran David Johnson to the practice squad to fill in until Ingram returned Week 12. While Washington could help provide depth at running back over the final four regular-season games, it's likely the team will utilize either Johnson or Derrick Gore, who is also on the practice squad, following its Week 14 bye.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One offensive snap in shutout loss Washington had zero carries during Sunday's 13-0 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Washington tied his second-fewest number of offensive snaps (one) of the year as the Saints were held scoreless for the first time this season. The 28-year-old once again primarily played on special teams (16 snaps) despite serving as the team's No. 3 running back behind Alvin Kamara (undisclosed) and Mark Ingram, the latter of whom returned after missing the last three games with a sprained MCL. Washington could see increased usage on offense if Kamara, who did not return Sunday after being evaluated in the medical tent in the fourth quarter, is sidelined or limited during next week's game against Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zero carries in loss Washington did not record a rush on four offensive snaps during Sunday's 20-10 loss against Pittsburgh.

Impact Washington almost exclusively played on special teams during the Saints' lackluster offensive performance against Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old didn't have a chance to capitalize on the continued absence of No. 2 rusher Mark Ingram (knee), as New Orleans rushed for just 29 yards on 15 team carries. Washington logged just one more offensive snap than practice squad running back Jordan Howard, and neither figure to play a significant role against the Rams next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 14 total yards in loss Washington logged three rushes for seven yards and reeled in his only target for seven yards during Monday's 27-13 defeat against Baltimore.

Impact The 28-year-old served as the Saints' de facto No. 2 running back with Mark Ingram out due to a sprained MCL. However, 23 of Washington's 28 snaps still came on special teams. With New Orleans' offense stymied for much of the game, starting running back Alvin Kamara handled nine of the team's 15 rushing attempts against Baltimore, while Taysom Hill and Andy Dalton split the other three. Washington should continue to play a minor role even if the Saints find more success on the ground versus Pittsburgh on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four carries in blowout win Washington compiled four rushes for 13 yards on 13 offensive snaps during Sunday's 24-0 victory against the Raiders.

Impact Washington was called upon in mop-up duty, as all four of his rushes came with the Saints already up 24-0 in the second half. The third-string running back played just eight offensive snaps over the previous four games, but he stepped up after Mark Ingram exited in the first half with what was later revealed as a sprained MCL. However, Washington still finished as New Orleans' third-leading rusher behind Alvin Kamara and versatile tight end Taysom Hill, the latter of whom logged 10 rushes for 61 yards against the Raiders. With Ingram likely to miss 3-to-4 weeks, Washington could stand to see increased rushing attempts if the Saints do not add an extra running back moving forward.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zero touches in loss Washington did not record a touch over two offensive snaps during Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Washington served as the Saints' third-string running back behind Mark Ingram and Latavius Murray, who was bumped up from the team's practice squad with starter Alvin Kamara (ribs) sidelined Week 2. The 28-year-old was relegated back to a core special-teams role, playing at least 72 percent of New Orleans' special-teams snaps for the third game in a row. Washington also gave up the team's kick return duties with Deonte Harty back in the lineup after missing one game with a foot injury.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Primary kick returning in loss Washington recorded 56 yards on three kickoff returns while exclusively playing on special teams (21 snaps) during Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Washington reverted back to a core special-teams role with starting running back Alvin Kamara back Week 3. The 28-year-old also took over kickoff returns for the Saints after wide receiver Deonte Harty was ruled a healthy scratch ahead of Sunday's game. After recovering a muff on his first return, Washington averaged 18.7 yards per return while never making it past New Orleans' 25-yard line. The seventh-year running back has played at least 200 special-teams snaps in each of the last three seasons, though he should relinquish his current return duties once Harty is back in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in limited role Washington recorded four carries for 18 yards while lining up on four total offense snaps during the Saints' 20-10 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Washington finished as New Orleans' second-leading rusher behind Mark Ingram (10 carries, 60 yards) with No. 1 running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) sidelined against Tampa Bay. However, the 28-year-old running back only played a total of four offensive snaps behind Ingram (25 offensive snaps) and Tony Jones (32 offensive snaps), as he recorded three of his four total carries for 15 yards on subsequent plays late in the third quarter. Washington, who played 249 special-teams snaps last season, actually saw his most significant usage come in this phase against the Buccaneers (18), and he will likely revert back to this role as a core special teamer once Kamara returns.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE